Everything Stillwater is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Stillwater.
15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This unassuming spot in Stillwater was once the engine of the local economy. Back in the early 1740s, Casper Shafer built a dam across the Paulins Kill right here. He needed the water power for a wooden grist mill…
Imagine standing here thousands of years ago, a vital hub for the Munsee Lenape people. This is the Minisink Archaeological Site. From about the 17th to 18th centuries, this area, spanning present-day Pennsylvania and…
Ever wonder about the ghosts of fortunes lost? You're approaching the Pahaquarry Copper Mine, a place where dreams of wealth repeatedly met the harsh reality of low-grade ore. This mine's story stretches back to the…
Imagine a bustling 19th-century canal town, a vital rest stop for weary travelers and hardworking mules. That's Waterloo Village. During its heyday, Waterloo Village served as roughly the halfway point along the Morris…
Imagine standing on ground where people camped over 12,000 years ago! The Shawnee-Minisink Site in the upper Delaware Valley gives us a rare glimpse into the lives of Paleoindians.Around 10,900 BC, these early…
Imagine the heyday of rail travel at this historic spot, a vital link for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. This station in Delaware Water Gap wasn't just a stop; it was a gateway to the Pocono Mountains.…
Pull over for a minute and imagine stagecoaches rattling up to this very spot, their passengers eager for a rest and a drink. This is the Ramsaysburg Homestead, once a bustling tavern right on the Delaware River. Built…
Prepare to be amazed, because beneath your feet lies a world of glowing rock and industrial history! This is the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, a former zinc mine famous for its incredible fluorescent minerals. Mining…
Look left! This isn't just any old cottage; this gorgeous lakeside home was designed by a famous architect for a celebrated actress of the late 1800s. It’s a true slice of Gilded Age glamour tucked away in Mount…
Step back in time at this historic train station, which served both East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg since 1856. Built by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, this station on Crystal Street was the local stop…
Before you, stand the silent remains of Oxford Furnace, a monument to America's early industrial might. Back in 1741, Jonathan Robeson built this blast furnace, and by 1743 it was churning out pig iron. Decades later,…
Imagine this quiet corner of New Jersey once roaring with the sounds of industry, thanks to the Oxford Industrial Historic District. This area became a center of iron production beginning in 1741, with the establishment…
Pull over here – this old mill tells a story of early industry in New Jersey. Built around 1828 by Nathan Cooper, this gristmill used the power of the Black River to grind grain into flour. For decades, local farmers…
Imagine a night out in Dover in the late 1880s, gas lamps flickering, the excitement of live performance filling the air. This is the Baker Building, once known as Baker's Opera House, a grand vaudeville theater built…
Imagine a time before refrigerators, when ice was a luxury. This is the Metz Ice Plant, where they made that luxury a reality. Originally, this site housed the Jacob Klaer Gristmill. Later, in the late 1800s, it was…