Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Greendell Station
Photographed By Tom Golembiewski, February 8, 2023
1. Greendell Station Marker
Greendell Station built by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad (DL&W) at milepost 57.6 on the Lackawanna Cut-Off opened on December 23, 1911 included a signal tower, a double tracked main line railroad and an elaborate 4 mile siding to accommodate freight traffic. It served the farming and agricultural needs in Green Township.
The station closed for passenger service in 1938 but freight continued to be delivered to Greendell until 1978. The Lackawanna Cut-Off was ripped up by Conrail in 1984.
Greendell is one of two stations left on the Lackawanna Cut-Off.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1911.
Location. 40° 58.519′ N, 74° 49.154′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is on Wolfs Corner Road (County Route 611) north of Kennedy Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dark Moon Archaeological Site (approx. 1.2 miles away); Famous Milestone (approx. 2.2 miles away); Thomas Woolverton's Tavern (approx. 2.3 miles away); Yellow Frame Presbyterian Church (approx. 2˝ miles away); Allamuch Freight House
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Also see . . .
1. Greendell station (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Lackawanna Cut-Off (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 11, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Tom Golembiewski, February 9, 2023
2. Greendell Station and Marker
Photographed By Tom Golembiewski, February 11, 2023
3. Greendell Station and Freight Platform
The tracks ran in front of the station.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
