Perth Amboy in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Governor’s House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
1. Governor’s House Marker
Inscription.
Governor’s House. . , Built by the colonial proprietors of East Jersey in 1762, with bricks which were brought from England.
Occupied first by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of the colony. Then, in 1774, by William Franklin, who was appointed Governor by the Crown.
In 1809 it became a hotel called the Brighton House at which time the south wing was added.
During the Civil War it was patronized by Army and Navy officers of prominence., Presented by the Perth Amboy History Club , May 1930 . This historical marker was erected in 1930 by Perth Amboy History Club. It is in Perth Amboy in Middlesex County New Jersey
Built by the colonial proprietors of East Jersey in 1762, with bricks which were brought from England.
Occupied first by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of the colony. Then, in 1774, by William Franklin, who was appointed Governor by the Crown.
In 1809 it became a hotel called the Brighton House at which time the south wing was added.
During the Civil War it was patronized by Army and Navy officers of prominence.
Presented by the Perth Amboy History Club May 1930
Location. 40° 30.209′ N, 74° 16.148′ W. Marker is in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Kearny Avenue and Harrison Place, on the right when traveling south on Kearny Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy NJ 08861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Also see . . . History of the Proprietary House. Museum webpage (Submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2015
2. Governor’s House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
3. Marker on Kearny Avenue
Royal Governor William Franklin moved here from Burlington in 1774 to be among people who shared his pro-British beliefs.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
4. Proprietary House
This was the home of William Franklin, the last Royal Governor of New Jersey. The Loyalist governor was arrested by order of the Continental Congress on June 19, 1776 for being "an enemy to the liberties of this country" and imprisoned for more than two years.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
5. Back Entrance to the Proprietary House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
6. Back of Governor's Mansion
This photo shows the south wing (to the right) that was added in 1809 when this house served as a hotel called the Brighton House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 24, 2008
7. The Royal Governor’s Mansion
After the arrest of Gov. William Franklin, this house became the headquarters of Gen. Hugh Mercer. Mercer joined Washington on the retreat across New Jersey in November of 1776, and British Gen. William Howe took over the mansion. It remained his headquarters while his troops occupied the area.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2015
8. Dining Room in the Governor’s House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2015
9. Governor’s House Drawing Room
Royal Gov. William Franklin enjoys a drink in the Drawing Room of the Proprietary House.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,292 times since then and 185 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 7, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8, 9. submitted on June 7, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
