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

Presbyterian Cemetery

Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 9, 2015

1. Presbyterian Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The first confirmed burial here was 1794 concurrent with the erection of the church. It originally had a section for "colored and strangers" who were eventually honored with a 1999 monument. Today, it is the resting place of founding church members, prominent town citizens, and war veterans.

Erected by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 40° 30.86′ N, 74° 51.582′ W. Marker is in Flemington, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flemington NJ 08822, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central 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: Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Lehigh Valley Railroad (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers Monument (about 500 feet away); Flemington Egg Auction (about 600 feet away); Law Office (approx. ¼ mile away); Flemington Raid (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Purple Heart Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Fleming Castle (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flemington.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 9, 2015

2. Presbyterian Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2015, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2015, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.