Raritan in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Memorial to the Naraticong Indians

Photographed by Alan Edelson, March 12, 2009

1. Memorial to the Naraticong Indians Marker

Inscription. Whose friendship for the Whites, made possible the building of the Olde York Road over their trail which from 1765 until 1839 was the swift sure stage line between New York and Philadelphia from this point to Lambertville thence to Philadelphia. This ancient highway still retains its original name.

Land donated by Mrs. D. E. Van Sickle
Tablet By A.P. Grimm

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 40° 33.901′ N, 74° 38.359′ W. Marker is in Raritan, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It is at the intersection of Old York Road and Canal Street, in the median on Old York Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Raritan NJ 08869, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

specifically in Central Jersey,

in Greater Princeton,

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: John Basilone (a few steps from this marker); Raritan Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Somerset County Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Raritan Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Raritan Water Power Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nevius Street Bridge (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); General John Frelinghuysen House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raritan.

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Photographed by Alan Edelson, March 12, 2009

2. Memorial to the Naraticong Indians

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,030 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.