Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sussex County
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
1. Sussex County Marker
the establishment of Sussex County
by Act of the Legislature, June 8, 1753.
To Commemorate the setting up of
the Court of General Sessions and the
Inferior Court of Common Pleas by
decree of Governor Jonathan Belcher
in the name of King George II, October 13, 1753.
and
To commemorate the building of
the first Court House on this site in 1765.
This tablet is erected by the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey in 1949
Erected 1949 by Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1753.
Location. 41° 3.517′ N, 74° 45.21′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street (U.S. 206) and Spring Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Newton Green (here, next to this marker); Sussex County Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Defenders of the Union (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
2. Sussex County Court House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
3. Additional Court House Marker
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008
4. Sussex County Court House
The markers are located on the sides of the front door of the Court House.
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 1,052 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
