Johnsonburg in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Johnsonburg
Photographed By Dorine Ruth Emery, December 29, 2009
1. Johnsonburg Marker
Settled 1740
Trading, stagecoach stop, early farming and milling settlement.
Known in 1753 as Logg Gaol, First Seat of Sussex Co.
New Jersey & National Historic Place designation achieved in 1991.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 40° 57.741′ N, 74° 52.634′ W. Marker is in Johnsonburg, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on Allamuchy Road (County Road 612) 0.1 miles north of Johnsonburg Bypass Road (County Road 519), on the right when traveling north. Marker is opposite the old cemetery, close by Johnsonburg. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnsonburg NJ 07846, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Logg Gaol (approx. 0.2 miles away); Famous Milestone (approx. 1.6 miles away); Dark Moon Archaeological Site (approx. 2.3 miles away); Yellow Frame Presbyterian Church (approx. 2˝ miles away);
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Regarding Johnsonburg. Warren County was incorporated on November 20, 1824 from portions of Sussex County. Logg Gaol, or Johnsonburg, is in the part that became Warren County.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2009, by Dorine Ruth Emery of Washington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,334 times since then and 131 times this year. Last updated on December 31, 2009, by Dorine Ruth Emery of Washington, New Jersey. Photo 1. submitted on December 30, 2009, by Dorine Ruth Emery of Washington, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
