Finding Fries Mill-DESTINATION ANYWHERE

On this episode of Destination Anywhere, we take a trip to South Jersey to see the Fries Mill Ruins. Left vacant years ago, sand continues to reclaim the area, including what's left of a once-thriving mill.
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[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Note: The family name may be pronounced "Freeze" instead of "Fries" I guess I just wanted it to be Fries.

[@benpress8884]

My father's family has been in the area since 1810. My grandmother always pronounced it Freeze's Mill.

[@decifixthealmighty1762]

Hey Mickey, those concrete ruins that you labeled as “Fries Mill” are actually the remains of the “New Jersey Sillica Sand Company” from the 1930s-1950s. The real remains of Fries Mill are the older ruins you came across on the trail with the fireplace and other old remnants of foundations.

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Thanks for pointing that out and thanks for watching!

[@AsBobSeesIt]

Thanks again for another great video, Mickey. When I was a kid, Rutgers University Press put out a couple of "Forgotten Towns of Southern New Jersey" books I loved to read them and always planned to search for some of them. Situations have changed over the years. I'm in a wheelchair now and live in Florida, so your videos are my connection so thanks again.

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Hi Bob, I have read through a bunch of those types of Forgotten Towns books but don't know if I saw the Rutgers Press ones. I'm sorry you didn't get around to searching for them but I will keep you connected! Thanks for watching as always and I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@abandonedroadside]

Been meaning to venture here. Great video

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you checking it out!

[@abandonedroadside]

Keep up the great content.

[@TyChee]

Nice work as always. I always learn something new here!

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Thanks, Ty..I appreciate it!

[@saltysweetheart8688]

Much more majestic than Wheatons, sitting in the middle of Millville. 🤦‍♀️😖

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Haha...thanks for watching!

[@CGQuarterly]

Another great video, Mickey!

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Thanks so much, Chris! I really appreciate the support.

[@villasisbacag]

Are there any pictures of the mill when it was active?

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Same thing here, couldn't find anything of the sort :(

[@steverone7623]

Dude I wish the videos were longer

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Man, thanks a lot. That's an awesome compliment that I really appreciate.

[@aliasmoneypenny]

Was this the same family that settled in Franklinville, Janvier, Franklin Township of Gloucester County? If so, their name is pronounced 'freeze'.

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Hi Penny, it very well could be...I wasn't able to dig up a ton of information on the family. Thank you for the information though! I will add a pinned comment to the video. Thanks for watching!

[@aliasmoneypenny]

@@TheMickeyShuffle Enjoyed your video! You have a great talent.

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Thank you so much Penny!

[@AmericasParks]

Another cool place in NJ! Enjoyed watching this quality production. Did you go to Maine yet?

[@TheMickeyShuffle]

Thanks, Randy! It means a lot! Yes, just got back and it was amazing. I can't wait to show all the good stuff! Hope you are well!

[@AmericasParks]

@@TheMickeyShuffle Looking forward! We need to have you over again possibly before the New Year.