New Jersey’s Historic Industrial Village — 10-Building Mill Complex on the Delaware River, 1700s-Era Gristmill, Sawmill & Linseed Oil Mill, Delaware and Raritan Canal, National Register of Historic Places 1979, Art Galleries and Events, Stockton Hunterdon County New Jersey
Prallsville Mills is a state historic site at 33 Risler Street, Stockton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, situated along the Delaware River and the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979, this remarkably preserved 10-building industrial complex dates to the early 1700s and features a stone gristmill (rebuilt 1877), sawmill, linseed oil mill, grain silo, and associated buildings, art galleries and cultural events, educational programs about early American industry, scenic Delaware River and D&R Canal setting, and management by the Delaware River Mill Society.
Industrial Heritage
Milling activity at this site dates to the early 1700s. John Prall Jr. purchased the property in the 1790s and expanded the original gristmill into a multi-building industrial complex including a sawmill, linseed oil mill, and stone quarry. The current stone gristmill was rebuilt in 1877 on the foundations of an earlier mill that burned in 1874. The complex operated continuously until the 1950s, when it fell into disrepair. Local residents Donald and Beverley Jones purchased the property to save it from development, and the State of New Jersey acquired it in 1973.
Cultural Center
Today, the Delaware River Mill Society manages Prallsville Mills as a cultural and community resource. The restored buildings host art galleries, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and educational programs. The scenic setting along the Delaware River and the D&R Canal makes it a popular destination for history enthusiasts, artists, and visitors exploring the river towns of Hunterdon County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prallsville Mills open to the public?
Yes, the site hosts art galleries, events, and tours. Check prallsvillemills.org for current hours and programming.
How old are the mills?
Industrial activity on the site dates to the early 1700s. The current stone gristmill was rebuilt in 1877.
Wildlife & Nature
Prallsville Mills — a restored 18th-century mill complex on the D&R Canal and Wickecheoke Creek. The complex includes a gristmill, sawmill, and linseed oil mill. Great blue herons, kingfishers, and bald eagles fish the creek. Wood ducks nest in the canal-side trees.
Nearby Attractions
Stockton — adjacent. D&R Canal SP — adjacent. Lambertville — 5 miles south. Bulls Island — 2 miles north.
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Bulls Island is a short drive away, and Keens Mill is a short drive away.
