Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Thomas Anderson
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
1. Home of Thomas Anderson Marker
Appointed first Surrogate of Sussex County by Royal Governor William Franklin, 1768
Office held by reappointment until death 1805.
Acting Clerk of Sussex County 1770-1777.
Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General during Revolutionary War.
Placed by Society Daughters of Colonial Wars
in the state of New Jersey, 1958
Erected 1958 by Society Daughters of Colonial Wars in the state of New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Colonial Wars series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.
Location. 41° 3.423′ N, 74° 45.218′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is on Main Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62 Main Street, Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey 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 walking distance of this marker: George Washington Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Newton Burial Ground (within shouting
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
2. Marker on Main Street
The marker is located to the left of the front door of the house on 62 Main Street.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
3. Thomas Anderson House
The home of Thomas Anderson is located one block south of the Sussex County Courthouse and Green in Newton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
