Hightstown and East Windsor
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Located in the easternmost pocket of Mercer County, New Jersey, Hightstown traces its beginnings to 1747, when John Hight bought an 80-acre parcel alongside Rocky Brook. He built a gristmill there, abutting the road that became Main Street. The mill attracted other small enterprises, including a dry goods store, two taverns, a blacksmith shop, and sawmill. With the rise of the steam engine, the town grew to become a thriving transportation hub. As...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467120987
ISBN13:9781467120982
Release Date:July 2014
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.71 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.5" x 9.4"
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