Cresskill in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cap’t John Huyler’s Farm
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. Marker 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.
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 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.)
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