Branchville in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Branchville, NJ
Incorporated 1898
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom
1. Branchville, NJ Marker
On or about the year 1690 William H. Beemer settled here on 1,000 acres of land and built the first mill. James Haggerty purchased this land in 1793 and built additional successful mills lending the area the name known as "Brantown" due to the many mills located here. Named "Branchville" in 1821 by Schoolmaster Samuel Bishop. The post office opened in 1824. William H. (Billy) Bell established a railroad line in 1869. In 1882 a devastating fire ravaged most of the Village of Branchville. Charles Crisman erected a dam and powerhouse along the Culver Brook to generate power in 1892.Erected 2005 by Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Sussex County Historic Marker Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Sussex County Board of Chosen Freeholders series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.
Location. 41° 8.862′ N, 74° 45.059′ W. Marker is in Branchville, New Jersey
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sussex Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Sussex County Public Safety Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Augusta Hill Baptists (approx. 2 miles away); Twin Bridges (approx. 3.1 miles away); Stokes State Forest (approx. 3½ miles away); Northwest New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Lafayette Foundry (approx. 4.7 miles away); Unknown Soldier of the Revolution (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Branchville.
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom, February 4, 2010
2. Branchville, NJ Marker
Photographed By Cheryl (Rome) Thom, February 4, 2010
3. Branchville, NJ Marker
A memorial fountain located in Branchville Municipal Park. The plaque on the fountain reads:
Presented by Alfred Canfield to the Borough of Branchville, 1914.
Presented by Alfred Canfield to the Borough of Branchville, 1914.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,305 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 14, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
