Harrisville
Lost in the Pines
State: New Jersey
County: Burlington County
Founded: 1795
Abandoned: 1914
Peak Population: 400
Harrisville was a paper mill town that processed salt hay from the coastal marshes. The town declined after the mill closed in 1914. Today, ruins including stone foundations and a cemetery lie deep in Wharton State Forest.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Moderate (hiking)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Paper mills processed salt hay
- Ruins in Pine Barrens forest
- Historic cemetery
Location
Address: Wharton State Forest, NJ
Coordinates: 39.65, -74.5333