Holmdel in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Crawford Cemetery
The Crawford Cemetery, the Garden State Arts Center and the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial are located on land that was a part of a 1219 acre tract granted to John Bowne in 1687 from the King of England.
John Crawford emigrated to America from Ayshire, Scotland in 1672 and settled in Middletown. Over the years, his family grew and prospered, acquiring land in the area.
Catherine Bowne, a great-granddaughter of Captain John Bowne, married William Crawford, a great-grandson of John Crawford, on December 7, 1756. Upon this marriage, she conveyed the Bowne estate to her husband William Crawford. The Crawford Cemetery is on the land that has remained in the Crawford-Bowne family since its original 1687 Grant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1756.
Location. 40° 23.341′ N, 74° 10.545′ W. Marker is in Holmdel, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is on Memorial Lane, 0.2 miles south of Garden State Art Center, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Memorial Ln, Holmdel NJ 07733, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United States War Dogs Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);
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