Madison in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bottle Hill Tavern
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
1. Bottle Hill Tavern Marker
Bottle Hill Tavern
conducted by
David Brant
prior to 1750
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 40° 45.735′ N, 74° 25.1′ W. Marker is in Madison, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is at the intersection of Park Avenue and Ridgedale Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Park Avenue. Marker is located in James Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison NJ 07940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Sayre Homestead (about 700 feet away); Former James Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Madison (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lafayettes Tour (approx. 0.3 miles away); Francis Asbury (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mead Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethel A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miller's Station (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sayre House (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
2. Bottle Hill Tavern Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
3. Bottle Hill Tavern Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
4. Marker in Madison's James Park
Col. William Brittin entertained the Marquis de Lafayette at the Bottle Hill Tavern in 1825.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 12, 2011
5. Marker on Park Avenue
The planned demolition of the Bottle Hill Tavern in 1922 led to the establishment of Madison Historical Society.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
