Batsto Village

  • Batsto Historical Village, located deep within the Pine Barrens in Hammonton, NJ, began as an iron works community in 1776. The Iron Works company located at Batsto Village was an important supplier of camp kettles, iron fastenings, wagons and other wartime products during the American Revolution. After changing owners several times, Batsto was then acquired by Joseph Wharton in 1876. Wharton made numerous additions to Batsto including the present day mansion and sawmill. The State of New Jersey took over the property in 1954 and has maintained it's historical value. Basto has numerous buildings that have been well kept and can be toured for free. I highly recommend taking the tour of the owner's mansion (admission to the mansion is only $2). If you stop by for a visit, make sure to first pop into the visitor's center. There's a wealth of free information on not only Batsto but also surroundings areas within the pine barrens.

    My husband and I loved this village so much that we decided to have our wedding ceremony right there in the apple orchard field on October 28, 2000. It provided us with a beautiful backdrop on our special day. Incidently, during the time of our wedding, film crews were on site taping the movie, The Thirteenth Child, a low-budget film about the Jersey Devil.

    I hope you enjoy the following images of this beautiful historic village.

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    Batsto Mansion
    The Batsto Ironmaster's Mansion after many renovations and additions.

    Batsto Mansion
    Another shot of the Batsto Mansion.

    Batsto Gristmill
    This water-powered gristmill was originally built in 1828.

    Batsto Mule Barn
    The Batsto Mule Barn constructed in 1828.

    Batsto General Store and Post Office
    The Batsto General Store and Post Office. The post office was established in 1852 and is still operating today.

    Sawmill
    Batsto's water-powered sawmill that was constructed in 1882.

    Batsto Village Houses
    Batsto worker's houses built in the late 19th century.


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