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Pottersville’s Lower Mill

The Lower Mill stood along the Lamington River in what is now Pottersville’s Historic District. The building dated from around 1842 and produced flour till 1915. By the late 20th century, the building was deteriorating and was torn down in 1972. The machinery was saved and used to restore the Cooper Mill in Chester Township. Today, a monument erected by the Morris County Park Commission, which salvaged the parts, marks the location.

Inscription:
On this site stood an early 19th century grist mill probably built by Sering Potter whose enterprise also included a fulling mill, blacksmith shop, foundry and store.  This mill was taken down in 1972.  Morris County Park Commission.

The Lower Mill in 1972 just before it was torn down.
Lamington River at Mill site.

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  1. I was in the 4th Grade, and Sister Mary Eugenia was my teacher. To say that we were all devastated,…

  2. My Dad Frank Fagundus was on township committee for I believe 9 years in the 60's, 3 years served as…

  3. Hi Vincenzo and Jim, We checked with the school and there is a memorial--they sent a photo. We've added it…

  4. I am also amazed there was never a memorial, I was in the 7th grade there at the time. Before…