Carpentersville in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Carpentersville

Photographed by Alan Edelson, December 28, 2008

1. Carpentersville Marker

Inscription. Named for the first settler, Jacob Carpenter who emigrated from Switzerland about 1748. A ferry was operated between here and Raubsville, PA. By the mid 1700's there was a gristmill here and a general store through the 1800's.
In 1854, Carpentersville became a station for the Belvidere-Delaware railroad.
Jacob Carpenter left many descendants who built several of the fine homes still standing in the area.

Erected by Pohatcong Twp. Historic Preservation Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1748.

Location. 40° 38.087′ N, 75° 11.32′ W. Marker is in Carpentersville, New Jersey, in Warren County. It is on River Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Phillipsburg NJ 08865, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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: The Lost Town of Uhlersville (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); A Transportation Hub (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Taking Advantage of Water Power (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Life Along The Canal (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Maurice K. Goddard

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(approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Mules and Men (approx. half a mile away in Pennsylvania); Pennsylvania Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away in Pennsylvania); Delaware Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away in Pennsylvania). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carpentersville.

Bridge across Pohatcong Creek leading to Carpentersville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, December 28, 2008

2. Bridge across Pohatcong Creek leading to Carpentersville

Lime Kiln In Carpentersville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, December 28, 2008

3. Lime Kiln In Carpentersville

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,009 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.