Stockton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Centre Bridge

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

1. Centre Bridge Marker

Inscription.
So named as it lies about midway between Lambertville and Lumberville. This bridge is located at the site of a ferry operated about the year 1700 by Colonel John Reading who owned the land on the New Jersey side of the river. The ferry was later operated by his son-in-law, Daniel Howell, about 1731 and known as Howell's Ferry. The ferry was also called Mitchell's Ferry, after William Mitchell, who owned the land on the Pennsylvania side of the river.
By concurrent legislative acts passed by New Jersey, February 18th, 1811 and by Pennsylvania, March 23rd, 1811, authority was granted the Centre Bridge Company to construct a bridge across the river at this point.
The original bridge was constructed of timber of the covered type and opened for travel in the Spring of 1814. The structure remained in service until struck by lightening July 22nd, 1923 and totally destroyed.
Through the efforts of Senators Clarence J. Buckman of Pennsylvania and David H. Agans of New Jersey, appropriations were secured for the purchase and rebuilding of the structure.
The joint commission of Pennsylvania and New Jersey purchased

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the propery November 6th, 1925 and constructed the present structure which was opened July 16th, 1927.
Joint Commission:
Samuels S. Lewis - President Pennsylvania:
Samual S. Lewis Gifford Pinchot • Edward Martin • Clarence J. Buckman

New Jersey:
S.E. Kaufman • Louis Focht • Fred R. Parker • Joseph Cooper • Walter I. Jacoby Bridge designed and constructed under the direction of Louis Focht, Superintendent and Engineer. Gordon Cooper, Secretary.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1811.

Location. 40° 24.247′ N, 74° 58.729′ W. Marker is in Stockton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton NJ 08559, 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

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

2. Centre Bridge Marker

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: Centre Bridge / Delaware and Raritan Canal Feeder (a few steps from this marker); Belvidere Delaware Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Railroad (about 600 feet away); Bridge Street (about 700 feet away); Stockton Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stockton Borough School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Centre Bridge - Rededication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

3. Centre Bridge - Rededication Plaque

Rededication
of the
Centre Bridge – Stockton Toll
Support Bridge
July 25, 2007
Owned and Operated by the
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

Pennsylvania Members:
Robin Wiessman-Vice Chair • Gaet J. Alfano • J. Alan Fowler • Bernard A. Griggs, Jr. • John Prevozninik

New Jersey Members:
David R. De Gerolamo-Chair • Donald Hart • William J. Hodas • James P. McManimon • Phillip Mugavero
Frank G. McCartney - Executive Director
—————————— Road-Con,Inc. - General Contractor
Lichtenstein Consulting Engineers,Inc. - Design Engineer
STV,Inc. - Construction Managers

Superstructure Constructed - 1926
Superstructure Rehabilitated - 2007

Centre Bridge - Identical marker on Pennsylvania side of Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

4. Centre Bridge - Identical marker on Pennsylvania side of Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,223 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.