Bridgewater in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jacob Vosseller House
Circa 1753
By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
1. Jacob Vosseller House Marker
General Store of Jacob Vosseller.
19th century Stage Coach Inn and
Tavern known as Allen Inn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 36.444′ N, 74° 37.114′ W. Marker is in Bridgewater, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is on Foothill Road near Allen Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 664 Foothill Road, Bridgewater NJ 08807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (within shouting distance of this marker); Bridgewater Township Historic Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bolmer Farm House - 1754 (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Official End Of World War I (approx. 2.2 miles away); 1777 Reboubt (approx. 2.3 miles away); Revolutionary War Reboubt 1777 and 1778/79 (approx. 2.3 miles away); World War II Memorial
By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
2. Bridgewater Marker
By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
3. Marker at 664 Foothill Road
By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
4. Jacob Vosseller House
By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
5. Jacob Vosseller House
In January of 1777, George Washington and the Continental Army passed this house on their way to Morristown. The marker visible on the lawn commemorates the march.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,508 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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