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

Delaware And Raritan Canal

Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 8, 2009

1. Delaware And Raritan Canal Marker

Inscription. Begun in 1832, canal follows Delaware River to Trenton then New Brunswick. Built by Irish immigrants, canal fell into disuse with advent of railroads in 1850.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. 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 1832.

Location. 40° 23.929′ N, 74° 57.851′ W. Marker is near Stockton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton NJ 08559, 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: Stockton Borough School (approx. ¾ mile away); Stockton School (approx. ¾ mile away); Pennsylvania Canal (approx. ¾ mile away in Pennsylvania); Centre Bridge / Delaware and Raritan Canal Feeder (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stockton Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); Centre Bridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Belvidere Delaware Railroad

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Bridge Street (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

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Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 8, 2009

2. Delaware And Raritan Canal

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 975 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.