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

Burlington County’s Historical Downtown

City of Burlington—High and Broad Streets

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 29, 2014

1. Burlington County’s Historical Downtown Marker

Inscription. As it developed into a center of commerce, law, dining, and entertainment, the City of Burlington’s bustling downtown attracted visitors from Southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Easily accessible by river, rail, and road, the downtown drew merchants and professionals to its hundreds of storefronts on historical High Street and Broad Street as well as residents who live above business establishments and in its carefully planned, surrounding neighborhoods. At one time, the downtown simultaneously accommodated boats, trains, trolleys, horse-drawn vehicles, and automobiles.

(Inscription under the photo in the upper left)
The circus comes to the City of Burlington, NJ.

(Inscription under the photo in the lower left)
The Hucksters Market at the foot of High Street. Images provided by the Burlington County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 4.866′ N, 74° 51.702′ W. Marker is in Burlington, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on Riverbank Street. The

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marker is located in Burlington Riverfront Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington NJ 08016, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Engine of Industrial Progress (here, next to this marker); Hub of Transportation and Commerce (a few steps from this marker); The Cottage 1872 (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Founding of Burlington (about 500 feet away); Hope Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 (about 500 feet away); Hoskins House (about 600 feet away); Important Men of 206 High Street, Burlington (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 29, 2014

2. Burlington County’s Historical Downtown Marker

of all markers in Burlington.

Photographed by Don Morfe, November 29, 2014

3. Burlington County’s Historical Downtown Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.