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

Lambertville

Photographed by Alan Edelson, March 7, 2009

1. Lambertville Marker

Inscription. Earlier known as Coates' Ferry, then Coryell's Ferry. The Lambert family settled here circa 1735, and gave the town its current name.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. 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 1735.

Location. 40° 22.808′ N, 74° 56.875′ W. Marker is in Lambertville, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on N. Main Street (New Jersey Route 29), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lambertville NJ 08530, 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: Holcombe House (approx. 0.3 miles away); PFC. Charles L. Danberry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Centenary Methodist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Lambertville City Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mary E. Sheridan Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lambertville Music Circus (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Lambertville (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lewis Island Shad Fishery (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambertville.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 8, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.