National Register of Historic Places

Dunham's Mill

Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Listed
April 14, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003277

About this property

Dunham's Mill, also known as Parry's Mill, is a historic building located at 7 Lower Center Street in Clinton, New Jersey, United States. The gristmill was in operation from 1837 to 1952. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1982, for its significance in commerce and industry. In 1995, it was also listed as a contributing property of the Clinton Historic District. It shares the Clinton Dam across the South Branch Raritan River with the David McKinney Mill (now known as the Red Mill) on the other side of the river. Since 1952, it has been home to the Hunterdon Art Museum, described by an art critic as the "most charming and picturesque" museum in the state.

Location

7 Center St.
Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
40.63643, -74.91210

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

McKinney, David, Mill
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Mulligan, M. C., & Sons Quarry
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Old Grandin Library
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Clinton Historic District
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Music Hall
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When was Dunham's Mill listed on the National Register?

Dunham's Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Dunham's Mill?

Dunham's Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dunham's Mill?

The period of significance for Dunham's Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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