Bedminster in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Jacobus Vanderveer House
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 12, 2009
1. The Jacobus Vanderveer House Marker
Pre-Revolutionary Dutch Farmhouse Built c. 1760.
Headquarters of General Henry Knox During The 1778-1779 Winter Encampment Of The Continental Army Near PluckeminErected 1985 by Township Committee, Township Of Bedminster.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 40° 39.999′ N, 74° 38.679′ W. Marker is in Bedminster, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is on U.S. 202/206, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bedminster NJ 07921, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Jacobus Vanderveer House (a few steps from this marker); Artillery Park (approx. one mile away); Bedminster War Memorials (approx. one mile away); African Burying Ground (approx. 1.2 miles away); Moggy Hollow (approx. 1.2 miles away); Far Hills War Monument
this page online
Also see . . . Jacobus Vanderveer House and Museum. A history of the site is included at this link. (Submitted on January 9, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 8, 2016
2. The Jacobus Vanderveer House Marker
The Vanderveer House can be seen in the background. This house served as the military headquarters of Gen. Henry Knox during the winter of 1778-79.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 12, 2009
3. The Jacobus Vanderveer House
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 12, 2009
4. The Jacobus Vanderveer House
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 12, 2009
5. The Jacobus Vanderveer House Preservation
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2. submitted on October 8, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
