East Millstone

Located in Somerset County of New Jersey is the small rural community of East Millstone. Located along the  Delaware and Raritan Canal, the town grew and prospered​ during the 19th Century.  It was originally called Johnsville, but that was later changed to East Millstone. The original manufacturer of famous Fleishman's Yeast was located here.

Built in 1752 by Cornelius Van Liew is the Franklin Inn, also known as the Van Liew Tavern is the oldest structure in East Millstone. It is located on Amwell Road, close to the canal. and was an important stopover for canal workers, boatmen and other travelers who utilized the canal system. ​It was recently operated as a used book store. Despite flooding due to Hurricanes Floyd in 1999 and Irene in 2011,​ the building still stands in excellent condition. 

The Franklin Inn

​The Millstone Township First Aid Squad has been around since 1954.

Left:Millstone Township First Aid Squad Right:East Millstone Bridge Tender's House

​Sitting beside the Delaware and Raritan Canal since 1834 is the East Millstone Bridge Tender's House which ​housed workers who opened the swing bridge of the canal. It was renovated and repainted in 2010. 

East Millstone Bridge Tender's House

The Millstone and New Brunswick Railroad once ran through town but the tracks have since been removed. The coming of the railroads was the reason the town changed its name. 

The Millstone Branch as shown on a map created by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1911

The Wilson House

The Wilson House (pictured above) is an example of High Victorian Eclecticism. 

The Wilson House

​The house was built by Nathanial Wilson, a local entrepreneur who operated a hardware store across Market Street from the canal basin.

There's five churches in this little town, a big surprise when you take into account the town is comprised of just six or seven short streets of houses.

http://www.calvaryem.org/

Cedar Hill Cemetery ​is a small cemetery located off of Wortman Street. 

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Calvary Baptist Church
​Cedar Hill Cemetery