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

Black River and Western Railroad

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

1. Black River and Western Railroad Marker

Inscription. In 1854 Flemington Transportation Co. Built roadbed from Flemington to Lambertville. Became part of Pennsylvania RR in 1871. BR&WRR began operations in 1965. Other business located on site include creamery, lumber yard, mattress factory and feed mill.

Erected by East Amwell Township Historic Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 40° 26.144′ N, 74° 52.278′ W. Marker is in Ringoes, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on County Route 579, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringoes NJ 08551, 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: Steam Era Signal & Switchstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringoes (within shouting distance of this marker); Academy of Arts & Science (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of St. Andrew's Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Amwell Academy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ringo's Tavern (approx. 0.4 miles away); Landis House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Servis-Quick Family Cemetery (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringoes.

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Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

2. Black River and Western Railroad Marker

Black River and Western Railroad Railcars image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin W., July 9, 2024

3. Black River and Western Railroad Railcars

Black River and Western Railroad image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 14, 2009

4. Black River and Western Railroad

The marker's original location was on the opposite side of the railroad tracks.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,182 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.