| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Alexander Hamilton Horse Artillery Battery |
| | Here Early December 1776 Alexander Hamilton (Graduate of King’s College) with his Battery of horse artillery covered the ford of the Raritan delaying the advance of the British across the river while Washington withdrew through Princeton to Trenton — Map (db m10010) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Buccleuch |
| | Built about 1735 and occupied until 1774 by Anthony White whose wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Lewis Morris, and whose son was General Anthony White. Owned and occupied from 1774 by General William Burton of the British Army. Owned by the Commissioners of Forfeited Estates 1776-1783. Occupied in 1776 by Colonel George Janeway and in 1777 while the British occupied the city by the Enniskillen Dragoons. Owned and occupied 1783-1798 by Colonel and Commissary General Charles Stewart and 1798-1820 . . . — Map (db m8979) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Cuban Howitzer |
| | Howitzer taken from Cabanas Fortress Havana Harbor, Cuba 1898 — Map (db m15769) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Daniel S. Schanck Observatory — 1866 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Daniel S. Schanck Observatory
1866
The Daniel S. Schanck Observatory, a two-story edifice which includes a revolving roof and a rear wing connected by a passageway, was designed by Willard Smith. The observatory was built to accommodate the study of astronomy in the Rutgers Scientific School, which was established as a department of Rutgers College in 1862. Named in honor of its donor Daniel S. Schanck of New York . . . — Map (db m10068) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Geology Hall — 1872 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Geology Hall
1872
This brownstone structure was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, the great-great-grandson of Rutgers’ first president. The building served as home to the departments of physics, military science and geology. The Rutgers Geological Museum, housed on the second floor, has included important collections of minerals, fossils, Native American artifacts, modern shells, and a 10,000-year-old mastodon . . . — Map (db m10017) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Guest House |
| | Built by Henry Guest, 1760, of local stone. Thomas Paine once stayed here briefly. Relocated in 1925, became Art Center in 1940. — Map (db m8956) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Kirkpatrick Chapel — 1873 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Kirkpatrick Chapel
1873
Kirkpatrick Chapel, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh (great-great-grandson of the first president of Rutgers, also the architect of Geology Hall), was built as a chapel and library. The library was removed in 1903, thus increasing the seating capacity in the Chapel from 300 to 600 persons. The Chapel is named for Sophia Astley Kirkpatrick of New Brunswick, whose bequest financed the . . . — Map (db m10016) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Men of Rutgers College — Who fought for the cause of independence in the American Revolution |
| | To the memory of the men of Rutgers College
Who fought for the cause of independence in the American Revolution
This tablet is placed by the
New Jersey Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution
on the 150th anniversary
(November 10, 1916)
of the founding of Rutgers College — Map (db m10071) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — New Brunswick Inn Site |
| | Under the rooftree of the Inn which occupied this site General Washington tarried when in New Brunswick ----- On the adjoining square upon the arrival of the express rider the Declaration of Independence was acclaimed by all loyal citizens on July 9, 1776 New Brunswick was the third town in which the document was read Erected by The Jersey Blue Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1913 — Map (db m8954) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — New Brunswick Sailors |
| | The city of New Brunswick, N.J. erects this memorial to her three sons who perished on the U.S.S. Maine February 15, 1898 in Havana Harbor, Cuba --------------- Frederick Lawrence Jernee William Henry Robinson John Henry Ziegler Back of Monument: In memory of the New Brunswick N.J. sailors who lost their lives on U.S.S. Maine — Map (db m15768) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — On This High Ground |
| | On this high ground the 7th Regiment of the British Army had its camp and a redoubt while General Howe and his troops occupied New Brunswick December 1, 1776 to June 22, 1777. At the edge of the hill above the river a battery of the American Army under Captain Alexander Hamilton covered the crossing while General Washington with his troops in retreat was in the city November 29 to December 1, 1776. — Map (db m8952) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Queen’s Campus — 1809 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Queen’s Campus
1809
Queen’s College (now Rutgers University) opened for instruction in 1771 in a tavern known as “the Sign of the Red Lion” on the corner of Neilson and Albany Streets. Removed from New Brunswick to North Branch and Millstone during the American Revolution, the College returned in 1781 and ten years later took up residence in College hall located on the south side of George Street, near the . . . — Map (db m10013) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Queen’s Campus — 1809 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Queen’s Campus
1809
Queen’s College (now Rutgers University) opened for instruction in 1771 in a tavern known as “the Sign of the Red Lion” on the corner of Neilson and Albany Streets. Removed from New Brunswick to North Branch and Millstone during the American Revolution, the College returned in 1781 and ten years later took up residence in College hall located on the south side of George Street, near the . . . — Map (db m10040) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Queen’s College |
| | [Upper Right Hand Marker]:
“Expediens est seminaria verae
sophiae ericere”
XXX MAI MDCCLV
Queen’s College
Founded by Royal Charter 10, Nov. 1766
Fixed its third site by the erection of this building
Designed by John McComb
1808-9
An act of the legislature of New Jersey of 30 Nov. 1825
Changed the name to
Rutgers College
This building survivor of the earlier period retains the name of
Queen’s
In honor of the memories . . . — Map (db m10069) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Theological Education in Old Queens |
| | From 1811 to 1856 students preparing for ministry in the Reformed Church in America received their theological education in Old Queens.
Erected on the occasion of the Bicentennial of New Brunswick Seminary
1784-1984 — Map (db m10072) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Van Nest Hall — 1847 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Van Nest Hall
1847
Originally two stories, Van Nest Hall was designed by Nicholas Wyckoff. Two nineteenth-century student literary societies, Peithessophian and Philoclean, occupied the first floor and a museum and the chemical laboratory of Lewis C. Beck, professor of chemistry and natural philosophy filled the remainder of the building. It was named for Abraham Van Nest, a New York City merchant and devoted trustee . . . — Map (db m10019) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), New Brunswick — Winants Hall — 1890 |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Winants Hall
1890
Designed by New York City architect Van Campen Taylor (Rutgers College, Class of 1867), Winants Hall was Rutgers’ sole dormitory until 1914. It is named for Garret E. Winants, a wealthy philanthropist from Bayonne who in 1889 presented a sketch of a proposed dormitory building and funded its construction. In the late 1940’s the building was converted for use by departments and administrative offices . . . — Map (db m10018) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Perth Amboy — Ambo Point |
| | You are standing where Perth Amboy’s history began. This is the place called Ompoge, meaning ‘point.’ The Lenni Lenape used these beaches for thousands of years before any European settlers arrived. In 1651, it was deeded by the Lenni Lenape to Augustine Herman, a Bohemian-born entrepreneur from New Amsterdam. Later, this Native American place name became “Ambo” and then “Amboy” on English tongues. This is the section of the waterfront where the first houses were built . . . — Map (db m25116) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Perth Amboy — Governor’s House |
| | Built by the colonial proprietors of East Jersey in 1762, with bricks which were brought from England.
Occupied first by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of the colony. Then, in 1774, by William Franklin, who was appointed Governor by the Crown.
In 1809 it became a hotel called the Brighton House at which time the south wing was added.
During the Civil War it was patronized by Army and Navy officers of prominence.
Presented by the Perth Amboy History Club May 1930 — Map (db m7888) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Perth Amboy — Oldest Parish in the State |
| | St. Peter’s is the oldest parish in the state. Founded in 1698 when the Bishop of London sent the Rev. Edward Portlock to be its’ minister. Chartered in 1718 by King George I. Used as a barracks for British troops in 1776. Here the colonial governors attended service. Here the first ordination to the ministry within this state was held in 1788. Here the first Diocesan Convention, second sitting was held in 1786. Here nine Diocesan Conventions were held from 1786 to 1816.
Presented by the Perth Amboy History Club 1928 — Map (db m7901) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy |
| | Called “Ompoge” by Indians, “Ambo Point” by settlers. Built as capital and port of East Jersey, 1683. “Perth” was added for Lord Perth. — Map (db m7896) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Perth Amboy — St. Peter’s Church |
| | Organized, 1698, St. Peter’s is New Jersey’s oldest Episcopal Parish. Royal charter, 1718. Churches on this site in 1722 and 1852. — Map (db m7899) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Perth Amboy — The Bluff: Witness to History |
| | This piece of land has always been called the Bluff, meaning a hill with a broad, steep face. This site’s history suggests another meaning for bluff – to hoodwink. It was here that a delaying tactic permitted an escape, that a fugitive found protection, that a battle of long ago left a still visible mark. Here, the grandest and most elegant of homes were built overlooking the river and stories told of escape routes. On September 11, 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward . . . — Map (db m25112) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Sayreville — Sayreville 9-11 Memorial |
| |
In Honor and Memory of
Our Loved Ones
William F. Allen
Judy Hazel S. Fernandez
Donna Marie Giordano
Robert T. "Bobby" Hughes, Jr.
Vinod Parakat
and All Others Lost on
"9-11-2001" — Map (db m5182) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Sayreville — Sayreville, New Jersey Time Capsule |
| | The contents of this
Time Capsule
are presented
to the residents of Sayreville, New Jersey
in 2076 from the
residents of Sayreville, New Jersey
in 1976
Mayor John E Czernikowsky
Councilmen
Kenneth W. Buchanan, Sr. • Alvin W. Jolly • Joseph Keenan • Thomas R. Kuberski • Raniero Travisano • Felix Wisniewski
John Singer - President, Sayreville Historical Society
John B. McCormack - Chairperson, Sayreville Bicentennial Committee — Map (db m5181) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), South River — Old School Baptist Church |
| | Circa 1805
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior — Map (db m5180) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), South River — South River World War I Memorial |
| | In memory of all those
of
South River, N.J.
who served in the spirit of self sacrifice
enrolled themselves in
the service of their country
1914 • World War • 1919
Died in Service
Wislently Boncarewicz • Conrad Schmitt • Frank Frandsen • William A. Schmitzer • David Gecelik • Joseph A. Schpsco • Steve Levandosky • Michael Shuplek
Thomas Lyons • Henry Wenzel • John Yaramchuck
— Map (db m5194) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), South River — South River World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Conflict Memorial |
| | A grateful community holds these names in honored memory. They gave their lives in World War II and the Korean War for our way of life. Grant them Eternal Rest.
World War II
Charles Anasiewicz •
Milton Armstrong •
Stephen E. Balazs •
Edmund P. Bratus •
Thomas Bove •
Theodore Boyt •
Chester Cislo •
Edward Dabkowski •
Michael J. Dietrick •
Peter Dwareski •
John Fisezi •
John Fisher •
Adolph Gerstacker •
Frank T. Godlewski •
Joseph Gondek •
Henry S. Grodzki • . . . — Map (db m5344) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Cross Keys Tavern — United States Constitution Bicentennial |
| | This tavern, operated at the time by John Manning, hosted the overnight stay of George Washington April 22, 1789 on route to his inauguration on April 30, 1789. Washington was accompanied on the part of the journey from New Brunswick to Rahway by Captain Nathaniel Heard and militia from Woodbridge. The tavern was originally located at the corner of Main Street and Amboy Avenue. — Map (db m8987) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — George Washington’s Inauguration — United States Constitution Bicentennial |
| | “On this site stood the historic Cross Keys Tavern” where George Washington and his party including Governor Livingston arrived late afternoon Saturday April 22, 1789 to spend the night before proceeding to Elizabethtown and hence to New York where he was inaugurated the first President April 30, 1789. The tavern was later moved to a location on James Street. — Map (db m19889) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Great Woodbridge Train Wreck of 1951 |
| | In memory of the 85 people who perished on February 6, 1951, when a Pennsylvania Railroad Commuter Train derailed ¼ of a mile (1300 feet) south of this station, and in recognition of the Woodbridge residents and those of the surrounding communities who came to the aid of the injured. — Map (db m6678) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Lawrence Tennant Ballard |
| |
In loving memory of
Lawrence Tennant Ballard
Who gave his life in the World War
October 1, 1918
At the final breaking of "The Hindenburg Line"
Remember that the greatest glory
God can accord to man, is the
Glory incomparable of
Saving his country — Map (db m6682) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Revolutionary Soldiers and Patriots of Woodbridge — 1776 1927 |
| | In memory of the Revolutionary soldiers and patriots of Woodbridge, New Jersey
Placed by Janet Gage Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution — Map (db m7904) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — St. James School — United States Constitution Bicentennial |
| | On this site in September 1890, Mother M. Joseph and Sisters M. Sebastian, M. Baptist and M. Josephus (Sisters of Mercy) founded St. James School. The school was located in the frame building which had formerly been the church. The school was moved to Amboy Ave and Greenville Street in 1924. — Map (db m19890) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — The Second World War Memorial — Ballard Park |
| | Dedicated to the Glory of God and to the memory of these brave young men who gave their lives in the Second World War and whose names are here inscribed for all generations to read and remember. They died with honor on the field of battle so that we might live in freedom and peace.
Lord God of Hosts be with us yet
Lest we forget, Lest we forget
Haupt, Glen Philip · Pastuszak, Frank
Kuzniak, Walter J. · Pocklembo, John
Raison, James · Sullivan, Bernard J.
Snee, Martin F. Jr. · . . . — Map (db m6681) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — United States Post Office — Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 |
| | The original post office of Woodbridge, established July 31, 1792, was located at the Cross Keys Tavern on the northwest corner of Amboy Avenue and Main Street. The first postmaster appointed by Postmaster General Timothy Pickering was the Honorable John Manning, who was the proprietor of this historical tavern, where George Washington, (April 22, 1789) remained overnight on his way to New York to be inaugurated the first President of the United States. In 1812, the Post Office was relocated . . . — Map (db m19888) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Woodbridge |
| | November 28-29, 1776, Washington passed this way on the march to New Brunswick. April 22, 1789, on his inaugural tour to New York, he lodged at the Cross Keys Tavern at the northwest corner of Main Street and Perth Amboy Avenue. — Map (db m8949) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Woodbridge Police Memorial |
| | Sept. 27, 1964
Dedicated to the memory
Of our departed brothers — Map (db m6680) |
| New Jersey (Middlesex County), Woodbridge — Woodbridge Township |
| | The first settlers arrived here in the mid-1600s after the land was purchased from the Lenni Lenape People. The township was chartered June 1, 1669 by King Charles II of England. Composed of ten separate towns, it remains the oldest continuing township in the State of N.J. — Map (db m6679) |
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