The Natirar estate included historically important areas that long predated the early 20th century country estate era. Lying deep under the Peapack-Far Hills Road — where New Jersey Transit’s Gladstone Branch line also passes under the road — are the now-closed-off entrances to a tunnel long known as the “Folly.” The tunnel was excavated
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John Boylan, also known as Captain Bullion, was a natural businessman. He owned and operated in Pluckemin, NJ, the largest and most successful general store for miles around. Its patrons included Bedminster and Bernards township residents and those from many other communities. John also owned stores and taverns in Liberty Corner, Vealtown (now Bernardsville) and
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Osborn’s sawmill in Bernards Township, NJ, operated from as early as 1850 until at least the 1880s. Jonathan H. Osborn (1796-1881) and his son Lewis F. Osborn (1823-1884) ran the mill which was situated along the Passaic River near Madisonville. Osborn Pond, which still exists, was the mill pond. Around 1910, the site was acquired
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The 1766 map of Somerset County, NJ, by Benjamin Morgan and I. Hills shows many of the early landmarks and settlers of Bedminster Township. Bedminster at that time included the Borough of Peapack and Gladstone (created 1912). The surveyors paid close attention to the rivers and mills, which were key transportation and economic features.
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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.
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