Alpha in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Pohatcong Twp.
Photographed By Raymond Siwek, October 1, 2023
1. Historic Pohatcong Twp. Marker
Pohatcong was first settled in the early 1700s by pioneers of European descent. The rich land for farming & the waterpower to drive their early industries such as gristmills, sawmills & iron forges attracted them.
Pohatcong is a Lenape word which may mean outlet of a stream between two hills
Erected by Pohatcong Twp. Historical Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 39.251′ N, 75° 8.174′ W. Marker is in Alpha, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on Still Valley Road north of Municipal Drive (County Route 636), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 174 Still Valley Road, Phillipsburg NJ 08865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coles Grist Mill (here, next to this marker); Pohatcong Township Vietnam Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Shackletown (approx. 0.6 miles away); Springtown (approx. 0.8 miles away); Jersey Central Lines (approx. one mile away); Greenwich Township Veterans Monument
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 4, 2023, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
