September 2007
Batsto is a very well maintained historic village in Wharton State Forest (New Jersey). During the 18th and 19th centuries, it was a bog iron and glass making industrial center. Today it's a relaxing place to walk around and learn a little bit along the way.
Entering the Visitor Center
Bog ore was processed at Batsto in the 18th century
The farm portion of Batsto. The tall building in the middle is part of the piggery.
One of many paths at Batsto
Looking out across Batsto Lake
The Batsto River flows over a dam off of Batsto lake
Looking out across Batsto Lake
Period furniture in the apothecary shop
These village houses now house various artisans
Duck on Batsto Lake
The general store and post office is one of most interesting buildings
The grist mill
I thought this window in the stone horse barn had a neat look to it.
Stables
The mule barn
Some wild turkeys we happened upon just outside of Batsto
Batsto Cemetery
A random farm along the road in Hammonton