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

Hampton

Photographed by Alan Edelson, July 28, 2009

1. Hampton Marker

Inscription. The meeting place of the NJ Central and DL & W RRs, earlier known as Junction. Extensive RR shops and a huge coal storage yard were sited here.

Erected 2009 by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list.

Location. 40° 42.445′ N, 74° 57.504′ W. Marker is in Hampton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Railroad Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hampton NJ 08827, 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: Veterans Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 9-11 Memorial Sundial (about 700 feet away); St. Ann’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hampton (Incorp. Since 1895) (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lenape Village of Pelouesse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dusenbery Mansion House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Musconetcong Valley Presbyterian Church

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); New Hampton (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, July 28, 2009

2. Hampton Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,317 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 28, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.