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Friday, February 13, 2015

1925: HAMILTON TOWNSHIP'S HISTORIC "CLAY PITS"

Did you know that the Hamilton Township Public Library is located in an area once known as "Dogtown?"
The Morton Tract is also included as being part of Dogtown as was the fabled "Clay Pits" in the area of Kuser Road and White Horse-Mercerville Road. Back in the early 20th century, there was a very profitable business conducted there, selling clay to the many potteries in Trenton, and indeed, locations far removed from the Dogtown area. The fascinating article will tell a pretty detailed story. 

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Tom I was thrilled to find your research on the “Clay Pits”. My father grew up on Kuser Road and swam in those pits! Thank you again. Julie Manley

Shar said...

Did he know the Mortons ?