Union Township near Hampton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Syckel's Tavern
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
1. Van Syckel's Tavern Marker
Established in 1763, it served workers from the Union Forge. Tavern operator David Reynolds was convicted and hanged in 1773 at Morristown by the British for counterfeiting Colonial currency.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.
Location. 40° 39.022′ N, 74° 58.218′ W. Marker is near Hampton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is in Union Township. It is at the intersection of Van Syckles Road and County Road 635, on the right when traveling west on Van Syckles Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 Van Syckles Rd, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Joseph Turner House (approx. 0.7 miles away); 1760 Joseph Turner House (approx. one mile away); Turner House Meadow Restoration (approx. one mile away); Perryville Tavern (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bethlehem Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Union Township World War II Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bog Meadows
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Other markers no longer nearby. David Reynolds Tavern/Joseph Van Syckel Residence (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Van Syckles Tavern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Revolutionary War Sites in Hampton Borough, New Jersey. This house was used as a tavern in the 1700's into the 1800's. Today it is usually referred to as Van Syckel's tavern, but it was not called that until over a decade after the Revolutionary War ended. It was first known as Reynolds Tavern, after its original owner, David Reynolds, who built the building in 1763. (Al Frazza, Revolutionary War New Jersey) (Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
2. Van Syckel's Tavern
The tavern is visible in the background.
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Van Syckle's Tavern District
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National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form for Van Syckle's Tavern District
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
