Waterloo Village thrived as a canal town during the mid 19th century. As coal moved eastward along the Morris Canal, ships would use Waterloo as a way station, making use of its smithy, inn, and mill. At the close of the civil war, the Morris Canal found itself unable to compete with railroads and ceased most of its operations.

Today the canal has been partially restored.

In 2014, JAM Catering signed a long-term lease on Waterloo Village. JAM constructed this hall in early American style. It is even lovelier in person--as you shall see for yourself on June 25!

The Inn was one of the most important buildings in Waterloo. It is still under restoration.

From the 1920s to roughly 1960, Waterloo was all but abandoned. Waterloo United Methodist Church is the ember that never went cold--for 150 years the church has seen intermittent, but active use by the local congregation.

The Great Waterloo Gazebo was salvaged from the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and brought to New Jersey by veterans of Lord Wellington's 71st Foot Regiment.