Stockton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Green Sergeant's Bridge
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 6, 2009
1. Green Sergeant's Bridge Marker
This is the last public covered bridge in New Jersey. It was erected in 1872 on abutments dating back to colonial times. Damaged in 1960, the superstructure of this bridge was completely dismantled and removed to make way for a conventional span. However, in 1961, as a result of the efforts of an aroused group of citizens, the State of New Jersey, using the materials of the original covered bridge, fully restored this link with the past.
Erected 1962 by Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 40° 26.633′ N, 74° 57.975′ W. Marker is in Stockton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is at the intersection of Rosemont Ringoes Road and Upper Creek Road, on the right when traveling east on Rosemont Ringoes Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton NJ 08559, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Delaware Township Veterans (approx. 1.2 miles away); Delaware Twp. Hall (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Velodrome (approx.
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Regarding Green Sergeant's Bridge. The bridge spans Wickecheoke Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River. The bridge, as well as a mill and local school of yesterday, was named after Green Sergeant who resided nearby.
Although the masonry abutments were built in 1750, the Green Sergeants Bridge was built in 1872 in accordance with the County Freeholders’ motion adopted September 16, 1872. Charles O. Holcombe was the designer and chief carpenter. He used a modified Queen Post truss construction.
Also see . . . Green Sergeant's Covered Bridge. Atlas Obscura website entry (Submitted on November 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 6, 2009
2. Green Sergeant's Bridge
Photographed By Alan Edelson, March 6, 2009
3. Green Sergeant's Bridge
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
