Ramsey in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
David Van Gelder House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
1. David Van Gelder House Marker
Built by David Van Gelder after his marriage in 1794. Located in the area once called “Brabant”, the land was purchased twice – c. 1737 and 1745 – by grandfather Abraham to insure valid title from the proprietors of East New Jersey. It included most of nearby Van Gelder’s Pond. Inherited by David’s son Abraham B. in 1845, he willed it to his sister Pernelphe, a farmer, in 1876. The house remained in the Van Gelder family name until 1884.
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 104.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 41° 2.596′ N, 74° 9.826′ W. Marker is in Ramsey, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on W. Crescent Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on W. Crescent Avenue between Wyckoff Avenue and Van Gelder Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 W Crescent Avenue, Ramsey NJ 07446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Ackerman House (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Valentine Homestead (approx. one
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
2. David Van Gelder House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
3. Marker on W. Crescent Avenue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2011
4. David Van Gelder House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,344 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
