Piscataway in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Historic Community of Raritan Landing
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 4, 2017
1. The Historic Community of Raritan Landing Marker
A small port town called Raritan Landing thrived here between 1710 and 1870. Centered on the intersection of River Road and Landing Lane, Raritan Landing grew to include approximately 100 people and some 70 structures by the 1740s.
During the Revolutionary War, the town suffered through occupation by British and Hessian (German) soldiers (1776-1777). Although the town recovered and prospered, more favorable shipping locations led to its demise in the 1870s.
Transportation and infrastructure improvements in the late 20th century prompted the rediscovery of this lost community. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of many structures and personal belongings.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1710.
Location. 40° 30.65′ N, 74° 27.752′ W. Marker is in Piscataway, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is at the intersection of Landing Lane and Johnson Drive, on the left when traveling south on Landing Lane. Marker is in Johnson Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Piscataway NJ 08854, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Raritan Landing (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landing Lane Bridge - 1895 (about 700 feet away); First College Football Game
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More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a map reconstruction of Raritan Landing by Cornelius C. Vermeule from 1936.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 4, 2017
2. The Historic Community of Raritan Landing Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 4, 2017
3. The Historic Community of Raritan Landing Marker in Johnson Park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
