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

General Store

Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 2, 2009

1. General Store Marker

Inscription. Opened here in the mid-1800s in “Whitehall” -- later known as “Iron Dale” and now “Woodglen.” Typical of its kind, and one of the few still in business.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

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

Location. 40° 43.159′ N, 74° 53.289′ W. Marker is in Woodglen, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is at the intersection of Hill Road and Woodglen Road, on the left when traveling north on Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glen Gardner NJ 08826, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Woodglen (here, next to this marker); Lebanon Township Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Lebanon Township Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miquin Woods (approx. 1.2 miles away); Swackhammer Church Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Mount Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery

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(approx. 1.7 miles away); The Gorge Bridge Train Wreck (approx. 1.7 miles away); Voorhees State Park (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodglen.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 2, 2009

2. General Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,252 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.