Feltville
State: New Jersey
County: Union County
Founded: 1845
Abandoned: 1860
Feltville—'The Deserted Village'—was a paper mill company town in the Watchung Mountains. David Felt built cottages, a store, and a church for workers. When he sold in 1860, the village declined. Later briefly a resort. Now part of county park with restored buildings.
Quick Facts
- David Felt required workers to attend his church
- Complete company town with lending library
- Briefly became a resort after mill closed
- Called 'The Deserted Village' of New Jersey
Location
Address: Watchung Reservation, Union County, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40.685, -74.3931