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High Bridge in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

The American Hotel

 
 
The American Hotel Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 12, 2010
1. The American Hotel Marker
Inscription. Founded in the 1740's, this landmark served as the town's inn and public meeting place for over 230 years until razed in 1979.
 
Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial EraIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.
 
Location. 40° 40.069′ N, 74° 53.733′ W. Marker is in High Bridge, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and McDonald Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Bridge NJ 08829, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Joseph Parish (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.K. Hoffman Veterans Memorial Park (about 500 feet away); T.I.S.C.O. Complex (about 600 feet away); High Bridge and the Railroad (about 600 feet away); Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Company (about 700 feet away); Taylor Iron and Steel Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Bridge and Arches (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Iron Mines (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Bridge.
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Additional commentary.
1. Famous guests
General George Washington stayed at the old inn after a meeting with Robert Taylor of the Union Iron Works in 1777.
    — Submitted May 17, 2010, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey.
 
The American Hotel Marker & Main Street, High Bridge image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 12, 2010
2. The American Hotel Marker & Main Street, High Bridge
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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