Franklin Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
August Wilhelm Knispel
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 1, 2009
1. August Wilhelm Knispel
For over 40 years August Knispel, lifelong Franklin resident and farmer, served the Township, Hunterdon County and his dairy profession in positions of leadership. From 1964-97, he sat on Franklin's Township Committee and was Mayor eleven times. In 2002 he became Franklin's only resident inducted into the New Jersey Elected Officials Hall of Fame. An imaginative, fair and courteous leader, August focused on protecting Franklin's soils and water quality and on keeping the community rural and beautiful. In gratitude for his lifetime of service, Franklin honors August with this straight, true, strong and steadfast stone that echoes the qualities of his character.Erected by Franklin Township, NJ.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 40° 36.386′ N, 74° 55.394′ W. Marker is in Franklin Township, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is on Sidney Road, on the right when traveling south. Monument is in front of the
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 1, 2009
2. August Wilhelm Knispel Monument
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lehigh Valley Railroad Three Story Station House (approx. half a mile away); The Capoolong Creek Trail (approx. half a mile away); Milky Way Farm (approx. 0.9 miles away); Colonel Charles Stewart House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bethlehem Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); General Stewart Mansion (approx. one mile away); Camp Buck (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Village of Hamden, New Jersey (approx. 1.2 miles away).
Also see . . . State of New Jersey – County of Hunterdon. Resolution honoring August Knispel (Submitted on June 3, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 1, 2009
3. Side of monument facing Sidney Road
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 1, 2009
4. August Wilhelm Knispel Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
