Mill Details

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe

Morris Co. | New Jersey | USA
Known Dates: 1857-58
Township: Mount Olive Twp.
Watersource: Flanders Brook, a tributary to Drakes Brook.

Location / Directions

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe

Appoximately 4 miles south of I-80 on US 206, turn right on Netcong-Flanders Road. A left turn goes into Flanders on Main Rd. The mill is on the immediate right after the right turn.

Verse for Thought
"Take My yoke upon you and learn of me."
({Matthew 11:29 NKJV})
Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 10/1992

A 40'X 55', 3.5 story stucco over stone mill situated in a narrow strip of land between US 206 and Netcong-Flanders Road.

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 07/19/2007

The big maple tree in front has been removed since 1992.

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 07/19/2007

This mill has an almost twin downstream in Flanders about 0.5 miles.

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 07/19/2007

Now used as a curio and Christmas Shoppe at 150 Rt 206, Flanders, NJ 07836

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 07/19/2007

During its early operation, a horse team and wagon were employed to haul and deliver.

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 07/19/2007

The mill was powered by a tributary to Drakes Brook. *Update: The tributary to Drakes Brook is properly called Flanders Brook. It flows parllel/south with US 206 and its confluence with the Drakes is just downstream from the mill. Aaron Bechtel 11/28/2009*

Ye Olde Mill Shoppe
Jim Miller 07/19/2007

The mill, for sale in 2010, is stated to be c. 1700. A four story building with 4,000 sq. ft. on 2.68 acres selling for $499,000.

 
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