Cresskill in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cap’t John Huyler’s Farm

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008

1. Cap’t John Huyler’s Farm Marker

Inscription.
In 1776, a 180 acre farm here was owned by Loyalist John Ackerson. It extended from the Tenakill to the Hudson, bordered on the north by the road used by British invaders that year. Seized as enemy property, it was bought in 1784 by Militia Captain John Huyler. The main wing of this house was built in 1836 by his son, Peter. The stone work is exceptional. The outbuilding of stone was probably a kitchen with quarters for slaves. Sponsored by Cresskill Lions Club.

Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 66.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 40° 56.179′ N, 73° 57.399′ W. Marker is in Cresskill, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on County Road (County Route 501), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 County Road, Cresskill NJ 07626, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

in Greater Newark,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Huyler’s Landing Road (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin P. Westervelt Homesite (approx. 0.4

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miles away); The Christie-Parsels House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Everett-Dunn House (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Tenafly Railroad Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); Camp Merritt Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Camp Merritt (approx. 1.1 miles away); British & Hessian Invasion (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cresskill.

Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker with House in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008

2. Marker with House in Background

County Road Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008

3. County Road Marker

Cornwallis led the British army past this site in 1776 when they were on their way to attack Washington's army in Fort Lee.

Home of Captain John Huyler image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2008

4. Home of Captain John Huyler

Capt. Huyler bought confiscated property that was originally owned by a Loyalist. Today it is a private residence.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,045 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.