Near Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bonnell's Tavern
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
1. Bonnell's Tavern Marker
In 1767, Abraham Bonnell Jr. licensed this tavern on the Great Road from New Brunswick to Easton. As a Lt. Col., he led a regiment of Hunterdon miltia (sic) raised here in 1775.
Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 40° 37.911′ N, 74° 55.146′ W. Marker is near Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is at the intersection of Pittstown Road (New Jersey Route 173) and West Main Street ( Route 173), on the right when traveling south on Pittstown Road. Marker is at Interstate 78 Exit 15. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Pittstown Rd, Clinton NJ 08809, 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: Music Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landsdown Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Mulligans (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Quarry (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Red Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hunterdon Historical Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Town of Clinton Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.
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1. 1767 Bonnell Tavern. Website homepage:
The Bonnell Tavern has been a landmark in rural Hunterdon County, NJ since it was established in 1767 by Colonel Abraham Bonnell. It was operated as a tavern until the 1890s and held an important role in the US Revolutionary war for independence. The tavern has been in the Bonnell family since 1767 and plans for its renovation are well underway. (Bonnell Tavern) (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. The Bonnell Tavern. Town of Clinton website entry:
Although not technically in the Town of Clinton, the Bonnell Tavern has been a key part of Clinton's history since the mid 1700s. (Submitted on October 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
2. Bonnell's Tavern Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
