Milton Historic Sites

G.H. Bent Company Factory

The 10,000-square-foot factory produced hardtack, a dense flour and water biscuit that needed no refrigeration. It was widely eaten on sea voyages and during the Civil War. The factory was listed on The National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 10, 2000.

Source: Boston.com, wikipedia.org, National Register of Historic Places

Photo by Milton resident James Woodward

G.H. Bent Company Factory The 10,000-square-foot factory produced hardtack, a dense flour and water biscuit that needed no refrigeration. It was widely eaten on sea voyages and during the Civil War. The factory was listed on The National Register of Historic Places on Feb. 10, 2000. Source: Boston.com, wikipedia.org, National Register of Historic Places Photo by Milton resident James Woodward
Photo by Milton resident James Woodward

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