The Wharton Mansion

An interesting history of Joseph Wharton's mansion, Batso Village and the 100,000 acres purchased by the state in 1954 for $2million is linked below.
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/life/the-wharton-mansion-at-batsto-remains-a-refuge-in-the/article_131eb912-e8c1-5c65-80bc-83c37c62b566.html