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. . . And Then Peace By the Millburn Centennial Committee
Originally appeared in 1957 |
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With the coming of peace, the little hamlet settled down to a new era in which farming was
no longer the principal occupation of its inhabitants. The establishment of the mills, as described in more detail in a separate section, brought many changes; in population, in the
demands of its industries, and, in fact, in the whole way of life for most residents. Besides
paper and binder board, wall paper, and even calico and woolen goods, were manufactured.
The products of the mills were hauled over the rough roads to Elizabethport and there shipped
by sloop to New York. Later, the Morris Turnpike, chartered in 1801, provided comparatively
easy travel to Elizabeth. Springfield Avenue was cut through in 1806.
By 1800 Millburn was a regular stop on the stage coach route from Morristown to New York. Millburn Avenue was called Washington Street west of the centre, and Vauxhall Road, east thereof. For a few years during the late 19th century it was called Springfield Avenue. The stage coach stop was undoubtedly made at Colonel Aaron Hand's hotel and tavern, located on the northwest corner of Millburn Avenue and Main Street. There the social life of the community was lived for many years. By 1857, the foundations of the destiny of the little community on the mill burn were securely in place. It had its homes, churches of different denominations, schools, stores, and railroad station, and had received in tolerance the infusion of new blood and religion to entitle it to its place in the democracy of American cities. It was on the threshold of becoming a municipality of the State of New Jersey. The population was almost 1500; William A. Newell was Governor of New Jersey; James L. Buchanan was President of the United States. On March 20, 1857, by P.L. 1857, Chapter CXXXVI, page 379, an Act was passed:
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