Stockton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Belvidere Delaware Railroad
Photographed By Alan Edelson, November 10, 2010
1. Belvidere Delaware Railroad Marker
Inscription.
Belvidere Delaware Railroad. . This section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is located on the former right-of-way of the Belvidere Delaware Railroad, which was completed between Trenton and Phillipsburg in 1854. The original station building was initially referred to as Centre Bridge Station, but in 1867 it was renamed Stockton Station. The former station building now standing on the opposite side of Bridge Street was built as a replacement for and on the site of the original structure circa 1870. The Belvidere Delaware Railroad was absorbed by the powerful Pennsylvania Railroad in 1876, and operation on this segment of the line continued until 1960.
This section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is located on the former right-of-way of the Belvidere Delaware Railroad, which was completed between Trenton and Phillipsburg in 1854. The original station building was initially referred to as Centre Bridge Station, but in 1867 it was renamed Stockton Station. The former station building now standing on the opposite side of Bridge Street was built as a replacement for and on the site of the original structure circa 1870. The Belvidere Delaware Railroad was absorbed by the powerful Pennsylvania Railroad in 1876, and operation on this segment of the line continued until 1960.
Erected by Borough of Stockton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 40° 24.325′ N, 74° 58.674′ W. Marker is in Stockton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton NJ 08559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stockton Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Bridge Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Stockton Inn (about 400
3. Belvidere Delaware Railroad and Stockton Railroad Markers
Photographed By Alan Edelson, November 10, 2010
4. Former station building mentioned on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on November 10, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3. submitted on March 4, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 4. submitted on November 10, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.