Near Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mulligan Quarry

Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 18, 2010

1. Mulligan Quarry Marker

Inscription. The limestone quarry site was operated continuously by members of the Mulligan family, who either owned or leased the property for 115 years.

James Mulligan and his brothers, Francis, Patrick and Terrance, emigrated from County Caven, Ireland and settled in Clinton. James' brothers bought the quarry in 1848; James helped in its operation.

In 1855, The Mulligans sold the quarry to James P. Hoffman, who sold it to George Gulick. However, James continued to lease and operate the site until his death in 1862. His son, Michael C., carried on the quarry operation, buying the property from Gulick in 1866 and renaming it "M.C. Mulligan & Son." The name remained for 95 years, until Michael's son, James, who took over the quarry in 1916, ceased its operations in 1961.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 38.248′ N, 74° 54.862′ W. Marker is near Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It can be reached from Quarry Road. Marker is located at the Red Mill Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton NJ 08809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central 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: Lime Kilns (here, next to this marker); Schoolhouse (here, next to this marker); Tenant House

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(here, next to this marker); Blacksmith Shop (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Tenant House (a few steps from this marker); Bunker Hill School House (a few steps from this marker); The Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lime Kilns (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 18, 2010

2. Mulligan Quarry Marker

Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 18, 2010

3. Mulligan Quarry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2013, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 874 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2013, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.