Bordentown in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Stephen Sayre
1736 - 1818
Erected by Bordentown Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.
Location. 40° 8.942′ N, 74° 42.831′ W. Marker is in Bordentown, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is on Farnsworth Avenue just north of County Road 662, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bordentown NJ 08505, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Col. Joseph Borden 2nd (within shouting distance of this marker); Notable Bordentown Residents (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Hopkinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Patience Lovell Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); This Was The Home Of Joseph Hopkinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Patience Lovell Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Wright House
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2020
3. Stephen Sayre banner on display in Bordentown
Born in New York, Sayre moved to England where he became High Sheriff of London. He was imprisoned for siding with colonists and conspiring to kidnap King George during the American Revolution. In 1783, he returned to America and settled in Bordentown. This Colonial patriot served as private secretary to Benjamin Franklin, and he lived at Point Breeze before it was sold to Joseph Bonaparte. His home was relocated on logs and ice blocks to its current location at 25 Farnsworth Ave where it remains today.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on November 16, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
