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Sep 1, 1524
Lenni Lenape
Also called the "Original People" they became known as the Delawares by the colonists because they lived by the Delaware River. There were three main tribes; the Minsi also called Wolf, the Unami also called Turtle, and the Unalchtigo also called Turkey. -
Jan 1, 1550
Grasshopper War
The Grasshopper War was againt the Shawnees and the Delawares (Lenni Lenape). The war first started when a child found a large, beautifully colored grasshopper. He showed all of the children but one was jealous and a fight broke out between the children. The women wanted to know why they were fighting but then started fighting themselves. The men returned and the women told them about the grasshopper fight and then the two tribes did not speak. Finally they began speaking and were friends again. -
Settlers
The dutch setteled here because they wanted to create money to profit from fur trade. -
Edward Byllynge
Lord Berkeley sold his half of New Jersey to John Fenwick and Edward Byllnge. Western New Jersey was controlled by the Byllynge Quakers. Edward was the governor of West Jersey from 1680-1687. -
Milford
People came to milford because a grist mill was established. Milford was established in 1911. -
Ferries are used in Holland until the Civil War.
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the Milford Bridge was finished.
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The ferry at Milford was abandoned.
Because of the Milford Bridge, it went out of business. -
The Belvidere-Delaware railroad was completed.
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John Leidy Riegel Buys Gristmill in Finesville
John L. Riegel's grandfather buys a gristmill in Finesville. He soon turns it into the area's first paper mill, and starts a business that in time will affect all of the area in and around Holland Township. However, this mill only lasts four years, and the company moves to Riegelsville in 1866. (unknown date) -
Finesville Mill is Moved to Riegelsville
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First Paper Made by Riegel Paper Corp.
The first paper is made by Riegel Paper Corporation. It was an unbleached manilla 24"x36" sheet. -
Hughesville Mill is Built
The second of four mills is created by the Riegel Family. This mill soon came to be known as the Warren Glen Mill. It was the oldest mill of all of them when it closed, at the end of 2000. (unknown date) -
NJ Turnpike is Incorperated
The New Jersey turnpike was incorperated and finished in 1906. -
Milford Paper Mill is Built
The milford mill is the fourth and final paper mill to be built by the Riegel family. The mill was operated by the Riegels until 1971, when the company was bought by James River Company. In 1972, it was finally shut down for good. (unknown date) -
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The County borrowed 315,000.00$ for roads.
Many roads were made in holland. -
Riegel Ridge Opens
The Riegel Ridge Community Center is opened for use by all Riegel Paper Corporation employees. It allowed them and their families to stay active and have quality time together while still being paid. -
John Riegel Dies
John L. Riegel dies of pneumonia at age 89. (exact date) -
Holland Township
Population now is 5,194. It is a good community that has a community center (Riegel Ridge Community Center) for entertainment for all ages. The community center has a pool, excercising rooms, football field, and three baseball fields.
