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

The Three Brothers

Photographed By Alan Edelson, July 2, 2016

1. The Three Brothers Marker

Inscription. A rock formation here on Pero's Hill in East Amwell Township stands among the more unusual in an area of diverse geology. Local legend persists the three brothers hoping to overcome the Devil were turned to stone to stand here today.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list.

Location. 40° 25.216′ N, 74° 47.347′ W. Marker is in Hopewell, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is at the intersection of Rileysville Road and Mountain Church Road, on the right when traveling south on Rileysville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hopewell NJ 08525, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Hart's Cave (approx. 1.6 miles away); Wertsville (Weart's Corner) (approx. 2.1 miles away); John Hart (approx. 2.3 miles away); Joab Houghton (approx. 2.6 miles away); Hopewell Academy (approx. 2.6 miles away); Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad Historic District (approx. 2.6

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miles away); Hopewell Call To Duty (approx. 2.8 miles away); New Market Historic District (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hopewell.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, July 2, 2016

2. The Three Brothers Marker

The Three Brothers Rock Formation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, October 17, 2016

3. The Three Brothers Rock Formation

(Bicycle added for size comparison)

The Three Brothers Marker - Rock formation in the distance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson

4. The Three Brothers Marker - Rock formation in the distance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2016, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,207 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2016, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2016, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.