Stanton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Packers Island
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 21, 2009
1. Packers Island Marker
Island in the river served as a site for clam bakes, picnics, and other public affairs. A flax mill located on the island in the mid-1800s.Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list.
Location. 40° 33.313′ N, 74° 51.191′ W. Marker is in Stanton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is on New Jersey Route 31 at milepost 25.3, just south of W. Woodschurch Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanton NJ 08885, 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. Rowland's Mill (approx. one mile away); Raritan Township Firemen's Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away); Newell Cemetery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Reading Family Mills (approx. 1˝ miles away); Stanton Reformed Church
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Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 21, 2009
2. Packers Island Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,222 times since then and 120 times this year. Last updated on November 2, 2012, by John Ben Urban of Middletown, Delaware. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
