Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. George W. Taylor
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009
1. Gen. George W. Taylor Marker
Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. 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 1808.
Location. 40° 38.337′ N, 74° 54.446′ W. Marker is in Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Center Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in front of Clinton Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton NJ 08809, 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: General George W. Taylor (here, next to this marker); Capt. Archd. S. Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Four Corners (approx. 0.2 miles away); Minisink Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clinton Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town of Clinton, New Jersey (approx.
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Additional commentary.
1. Gen. Taylor was born
at the original home of the Taylors (now Solitude House Museum) located at 7 River Road in High Bridge.
In his early years, Taylor was an ironworker at Taylor Iron and Steel Company.
— Submitted May 3, 2009, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009
2. Gen. George W. Taylor Marker in front of Clinton Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009
3. Gen. George W. Taylor Gravesite
Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009
4. gen. George W. Taylor Grave Monument Inscription
Brig. Gen. Geo. W. Taylor
Wounded at the Battle of Manassas Aug. 27
Died at Alexandria, Va. Sept. 1, 1862
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,821 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 22, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
