Batsto General Store and Post Office
by Kristia Adams
Title
Batsto General Store and Post Office
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Kristia Adams
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
This general store is located at historic Batsto Village within the Wharton State Forest in Burlington County, NJ. The post office is located on the backside of this building and even opens on special occasions. This past year they were open one day a few weeks before Christmas so the public could get a special stamp cancellation for their Christmas cards. The general store was an important place for residents of the village. It was a place to buy provision, everything from fruits and vegetables to guns and ammunition and also served as a meeting area. An ironworks was located here which manufactured supplies for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The tract of land was latter bought by Joseph Wharton to be used in farming, timber and other business pursuits. The village is home to many restored buildings that are open for public viewing.
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January 19th, 2020
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