I went out today in search of Van Note Camp, a sawmill near Whiting that my distant family operated back in the early part of the 20th Century. While I was out there I also tried to find the ruins of the packing house of a pretty large cranberry bog near Mount Misery.
According to the imagery at historicaerials.com, the building disappeared sometime between 1972 and 1995. Today there’s not a trace of this once substantial building. Assuming it was built at least partially of stone, someone must have carted it away. Knowing the state, if they acquired this part of the woods for Lebanon Brendan Byrne State Forest, they tore it down themselves. It’s odd, though, for somone to do so thorough a job as to leave nothing remaining.
Found a few ticks — got them all before I got bit. Thankfully the chiggers aren’t out yet.
Check out the thread on NJPineBarrens.com for photos and a more detailed trip report.
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