Atsion is an unincorporated community located within Shamong Township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2] The community is located next to Atsion Lake.
Atsion, New Jersey | |
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Coordinates: 39°44′33″N 74°43′34″W / 39.74250°N 74.72611°W | |
Country | United States |
State | New Jersey |
County | Burlington |
Township | Shamong |
Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 874418[1] |
The settlement is located within the Wharton State Forest, and a forest office, parking area and information kiosk are located at Atsion.[3]
Charles Read built a bog iron forge in 1766. Samuel Richards, son of the owner of the iron works at Batsto Village, bought the property in 1822.[4]
Atsion Village | |
Location | U.S. Route 206 at Hampton Road |
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Area | 703 acres (284 ha) |
Built | 1766 |
Built by | Charles Read |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 74001154[5] |
NJRHP No. | 866[6] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 22, 1974 |
Designated NJRHP | September 11, 1970 |
Atsion Village is a historic district encompassing the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 22, 1974 for its significance in architecture and industry. The district includes 7 contributing buildings.[4] The Samuel Richards Mansion was built in 1826 with Greek Revival style.[4]