Lambertville in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lewis Island Shad Fishery
Photographed by Russell Galen, May 4, 2019
1. Lewis Island Shad Fishery Marker
Lewis Island Shad Fishery
Holcombe Island
Lambertville, N. J.
Richard Holcombe began this historical American shad fishery circa 1771. In 1888, William Lewis assumed the responsibility of the fishery and after his passing, his son, Fred Lewis and crew have continued the tradition
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1771.
Location. 40° 22.006′ N, 74° 56.862′ W. Marker is in Lambertville, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It can be reached from Lambert Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Lambert Ln, Lambertville NJ 08530, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Road to Monmouth Battlefield (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lambertville Railroad (about 700 feet away); George Coryells Grave (about 700 feet away); D & R (about 700 feet away); Lambertville City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary E. Sheridan Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marshall House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centenary Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambertville.
More about this marker. On Lewis Island. Cross wooden footbridge from the corner of Coryell Street
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Photographed by Russell Galen, May 4, 2019
2. Lewis Island Shad Fishery Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2019, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,237 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
