Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Home of Thomas Anderson

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

1. Home of Thomas Anderson Marker

Inscription.
Admitted to New Jersey Bar as Counsellor 1765.
Appointed first Surrogate of Sussex County by Royal Governor William Franklin, 1768
Office held by reappointment until death 1805.
Acting Clerk of Sussex County 1770-1777.
Assistant Deputy Quartermaster General during Revolutionary War.

Placed by Society Daughters of Colonial Wars
in the state of New Jersey, 1958

Erected 1958 by Society Daughters of Colonial Wars in the state of New Jersey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Colonial Wars series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1765.

Location. 41° 3.423′ N, 74° 45.218′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62 Main Street, Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Newton Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Defenders of the Union (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newton Green (about 500 feet away); Sussex County (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Newton Green (about 600 feet away); Sussex County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.

Marker on Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

2. Marker on Main Street

The marker is located to the left of the front door of the house on 62 Main Street.

Thomas Anderson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

3. Thomas Anderson House

The home of Thomas Anderson is located one block south of the Sussex County Courthouse and Green in Newton.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.