Atsion Village

Atsion Village

Atsion Village was a colonial ironworks village and by 1880 had a population of 300 people. Prior to that, in 1826, Samuel Richards, owner of Atsion Ironworks, built his large and costly mansion. He then went on to build the company store in 1827 and in 1828, a Quaker church. After several different owners, Joseph Wharton purchased the land in 1892. A man by the name of Andrew Etheridge was appointed caretaker and ran the general store. After Etheridge's death in 1925, his family continued to live in the caretaker's home until the State purchased the land in 1954.
Atsion has a long and detailed history (dating back to 1765) and luckily, there is still much to see today. The village begins at the intersection of Atsion Road and Rt. 206. You can't miss the Richard's mansion. Behind it, you will see the old general store which is now the Ranger's headquarters. If you decide to visit Atsion, stop first in the old general store. There are plenty of maps, and very inexpensive books about the village's history. Feel free to ask questions and where things are located; the people there are always ready to help!
I also suggest you swing by Pic-a-lilli's Bar Restaurant after your day of off roading and exploring. They make South Jersey's best chicken wings! Just drive a short distance north on 206; it's right down the road from Atsion.
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Samuel Richard's Mansion built in 1826; currently being restored.

Wharton-era Barn

I'm still not sure of this buildings original purpose. It's right near the old barn

The remains of Andrew Etheridge's home after a fire in the 1990's.

Samuel Richard's church built in 1828.

The first Atsion School; built in 1916 and closed in 1922; later a residence.

The Atsion railroad to Philadelphia

A one-story, slab-sheathed cottage believed to be one of Atsion's oldest remaining buildings.

Built in 1853, Atsion's cottonmill was destroyed by arsonists on March 27, 1977.

The last remaining Railroad-era home; dating back to the late 19th century.

A short drive north on Rt. 206 will bring you to Pic-a-lilli's; the makers of South Jersey's best wings!

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These two houses are not within Atsion Village. They are located on Stokes Road/Rt. 541 towards Indian Mills/Shamong townships.

An abandoned house located on Stokes Road.

Another abandoned house on Stokes Road.

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