Bloomsbury in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Easton Road(s)
Photographed By Alan Edelson, August 21, 2011
1. The Easton Road(s) Marker
The Easton-Brunswick Road c.1740 and the Easton-Trenton Road c.1750 merged here and completed their journey to Easton together.Erected 2011 by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 40° 39.293′ N, 75° 5.286′ W. Marker is in Bloomsbury, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street (County Route 579) and Brunswick Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomsbury NJ 08804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bloomsbury Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bloomsbury Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bloomsbury Veterans Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jersey Central Lines (approx. 1˝ miles
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Photographed By Alan Edelson, August 21, 2011
2. The Easton Road(s) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2011, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
