Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Earl of Perth
Credited with initiating
Perth Amboy's early growth
and in whose honor the
city is partially named.
Erected 1983 by Tercentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 30.391′ N, 74° 15.933′ W. Marker is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Perth Amboy NJ 08861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Surveyor General's Office (a few steps from this marker); Record Office (a few steps from this marker); Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Surveyor General's Office (a few steps from this marker); Perth Amboy City Hall (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth Amboy.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.