Perryville in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Perryville Tavern
Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 2, 2009
1. Perryville Tavern Marker
[Newer, Blue Marker]:
Built in 1813. Named in honor of Admiral Perrys Lake Erie victory. Later called Brick Tavern. In 1969 moved from Rt. 78 site to this location.
[Older, Red Marker]:
Built, 1813, Named for Perrys Lake Erie victory. Later Brick Tavern, it operated until about 1900, then became a residence.
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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 40° 37.992′ N, 74° 58.191′ W. Marker is in Perryville, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Perryville Road (County Route 625) just south of Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 167 Perryville Road, Hampton NJ 08827, 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: Union Township World War II Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); 1760 Joseph Turner House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Turner House Meadow Restoration (approx. 0.9 miles away);
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Other markers no longer nearby. David Reynolds Tavern/Joseph Van Syckel Residence (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Van Syckles Tavern (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 2, 2009
2. Perryville Tavern Marker
Photographed by John Ben Urban, February 7, 2014
3. Perryville Tavern Markers
Both Perryville Tavern markers can be seen
Photographed by John Ben Urban, February 7, 2014
4. Perryville Tavern Markers
both Perryville Tavern markers and the Perryville Inn sign can been
Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 2, 2009
5. The Perryville Inn
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 2,141 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2013, by John Ben Urban of Middletown, Delaware. 5. submitted on March 3, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
