Finesville in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hunts Meadow
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 12, 2009
1. Hunts Meadow Marker
In 1778, 60 cavalry horses belonging to the Continental Army were wintered here and "returned in spring in excellent condition".
Before the revolution, Edward began digging the millrace here. It is 8/10 mile long and once powered a sawmill and the gristmill that became the Reigel Paper Co.
Erected by Pohatcong Township Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.
Location. 40° 35.975′ N, 75° 10.803′ W. Marker is in Finesville, New Jersey, in Warren County. It is on Regelsville - Warren Glen Road, on the left 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: Riegelsville Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Finesville Dam (approx. 0.6 miles away); Finesville (approx. 0.7 miles away); Riegelsville Roebling Bridge (approx. Ύ mile away in Pennsylvania); Riegelsville (approx. Ύ mile away in Pennsylvania); Mid-Atlantic Highlands
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Photographed by Don Morfe, May 4, 2016
2. Hunts Meadow Residence
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 4, 2016
3. Hunts Meadow Residence
Photographed by Don Morfe, May 4, 2016
4. Hunts Meadow Residence
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places-Plaque mounted on the front wall between the two doors.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 12, 2009
5. Hunts Meadow Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,039 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 12, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of the millrace, if it is still there. • Can you help?
