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

Bonnell’s Tavern

Photographed by Alan Edelson, February 21, 2009

1. Bonnell’s Tavern Marker

Inscription. The first regiment of Minute Men in the colonies formed here in 1775. Built in 1767 on the main road from New Brunswick to Easton.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. 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 1775.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 37.912′ N, 74° 55.17′ W. Marker was in Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It was at the intersection of Pittstown Road and Interstate 78, on the right when traveling south on Pittstown Road. At I-78 Exit 15. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Clinton NJ 08809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central Jersey,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Bonnell's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Music Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Landsdown Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Mulligans (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Quarry (approx.

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half a mile away); The Red Mill (approx. half a mile away); Hunterdon Historical Museum (approx. half a mile away); Town of Clinton Historic District (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,334 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.