Burlington in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Founding of Burlington
Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, August 1, 2010
1. The Founding of Burlington Marker
To commemorate
The Founding of Burlington
in 1677 and the
Mooring of the ship 'Shield'
near this spot in 1678
This tablet is erected by the Society of
Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey
on the two hundred and fifieth
anniversary of the founding, 1927
Erected 1927 by West New Jersey Proprietors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. 40° 4.826′ N, 74° 51.791′ W. Marker is in Burlington, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is on Riverbank/West Delaware Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Talbot Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington NJ 08016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Cottage 1872 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Burlington County’s Historical Downtown (about 500 feet away); Engine of Industrial Progress (about 500 feet away); Hub of Transportation and Commerce (about 500
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Also see . . . Ship 'Shield' Marker. Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, August 1, 2010
2. Founding of Burlington
1952
Sycamore tree planted on the
275 anniversary of the founding of
Burlington in 1677
Dedicated by the Burlington Kiwanis Club
Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, August 1, 2010
3. Scully-Bozarth Post 1817
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U. S.
In memory of
those comrades who served our country
with honor and distinction
Dedicated May 30, 1988
Photographed By Deb Hartshorn, August 1, 2010
4. The Founding of Burlington Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
