Population
- 2000 - 26,847
- 2006 - 28,194
- Change + 5.0%
Schools
- Senior High School 11-12
- Alternative School K-8
- Memorial High School 9-10
- Lakeside Middle School
- Bacon Elementary
- Holly Heights Elementary
- Mt. Pleasant Elementary
- Silver Run Elementary School
- Rieck Avenue Elementary
- Wood Elementary School
- Child Family Center
Property Taxes
- General - 2.826
- Effective - 2.850
Area
- 44.5 sq miles
Offical Millville City Website
The earliest settlers in the Millville area were woodcutters. They lived along the Maurice River in the 1700's. In 1790, the Union Company, formed by Henry Drinker and Joseph Smith, purchases 19,563 acres of land. They established a mill and built a dam to power its wheels. Today, this is the head of Union Lake. The lake is a pristine spot for fishing, sailing, canoeing, and enjoying nature.
In 1795, Joseph Buck acquired the Union Company mill and much of the land in the area. Colonel Buck envisioned the town with bustling mills to the West and comfortable homes to the east. He drew street plans, named the area Millville, and built his home on the Northeast Corner of High and Main Streets.
The Lee Glass plants, by James Lee, spurred Millville's growth. Built in 1806 on the southern banks of the Maurice Rover, Lee later sold the factory to Whitall Tatum and taken over Armstrong Cork Company in 1939, Kerr Glass, Foster Forbes, and American Can. It is the oldest working glass plant in the nation.
Dr. TC Wheaton opened a drug store on High Street in 1884. He left the drug store to take over operations and financing of an 8-pot furnace that began the Wheaton Glass Company. Today, Wheaton Glass has merged with Lawson-Mardon of Switzerland and is a leading, international glass and plastics manufacturer.
There are many things to see and do in the Holly City. Known as the "Holly City" from the many holly trees cultivated at the former Holly Farm in East Millville. Now the home of the Brian A. Parent Center, this unique location serves as conference facilities, art galleries, and a nature preserve in East Millville. There are many parks, lakes, streams, and wildlife areas to explore in Millville. The Millville Army Airfield Museum gives a glimpse of World War II History. Enjoy the annual spring air show "Wings Over Millville" at the airport with vintage and high-tech aircraft in flight.
Any time of the year Millville is a quaint place to visit. Call the Millville Chamber of Commerce for more information, or visit the Millville Government web site.
Information taken from
State of NJ
Wikipedia
Cumberland County
