Florence Township in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roebling Inn
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, July 25, 2010
1. Roebling Inn Marker
Built in 1905, men working in the construction of the plant and village paid $2.00 a week for room and board. At one time there were two bowling lanes in the cellar.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 7.211′ N, 74° 46.482′ W. Marker is near Florence, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is in Florence Township. It is at the intersection of Riverside Avenue and 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Riverside Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roebling NJ 08554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. 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: Roebling Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roebling General Store (about 700 feet away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roebling Auditorium (approx. Ό mile away); Chain placed across the street (approx. Ό mile away); Main Cable (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Regarding Roebling Inn. This structure is also known as the Village Tavern and was the first permanent building in the village.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Model of a company town. Capital Century website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey.)
2. Roebling Village Historic District. Delaware River Heritage Trail website entry (Submitted on April 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, July 25, 2010
2. Roebling Inn Marker
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, July 25, 2010
3. Roebling Inn
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, July 25, 2010
4. Carriage House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,313 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
