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

Irish Town

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 28, 2017

1. Irish Town Marker

Inscription. In the mid to late 1800s, Halstead Street was known as "Irish Town" because of the large community of Irish Immigrants who lived here. This tight-knit Irish Catholic community was anchored by the Mulligan family, originally from Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland. They came to this country with nothing, yet became one of the most prosperous families in town due to their ownership of the quarry (now the Red Mill property). The first "Irish" home was 28/30/32 Halstead Street built by the Mulligan brothers in 1846.

Erected by Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick - Hunterdon County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 40° 38.536′ N, 74° 54.737′ W. Marker is in Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Halstead Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton NJ 08809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central Jersey,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Clinton Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Minisink Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); Four Corners (approx. 0.3 miles away); Capt. Archd. S. Taylor (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Log Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gen. George W. Taylor (approx. 0.3 miles away); General George W. Taylor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tenant House

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 28, 2017

2. Irish Town Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2017, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2017, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.