Dedicated July 4, 1894, the Riverton Athletic Association bicycle track stood adjacent to South Broad Street between Thomas and Lippincott Avenues. On Saturday, June 8, 1895, the riders on the 150 mile Tri-State Relay Race entered the track at its . . . — — Map (db m194842) HM
Of the ten Riverton founders, Robert Biddle outlived all the others by decades and resided in Riverton far longer. He was an abolitionist, a successful hardware merchant, and the long-time treasurer of Swarthmore College. This was his summer . . . — — Map (db m194881) HM
At the crossroads of illustrious Philadelphia families
Ancestors and family connections to this house included a friend of William Penn, the first governor of Pennsylvania, two Mayors of Philadelphia, a member of the Continental . . . — — Map (db m194868) HM
Deeded by Samuel Richards to Church Trustees: Jesse Richards, Thomas S. Richards, John Richards, Samuel B. Finch, Thomas Sordan, Samuel Bareford and Henry Brown; on June 13, 1826. — — Map (db m79514) HM
The imposing, classically-inspired Atsion mansion was the height of fashion when Samuel Richards built it in 1826. Sited on a rise, it overlooked both the ironworks and lake that served as a mill pond to provide water power to the village. The . . . — — Map (db m79531) HM
Original owner of the land was Elsie Gaskill. Later sold to Thomas A. Snider. Snider was the Justice of the Peace and held court upstairs. Pic-A-Lilli, as we know it has been owned and operated by four generations of the Pickett Russell family. — — Map (db m79513) HM
Atsion’s history begins with iron. In 1765 Charles Read purchased lands at Atsion and established an iron forge. The village’s most prosperous period began in 1824 when Samuel Richards purchased the property. Under his ownership, Atsion consisted of . . . — — Map (db m42338) HM
Founded in 1758 by the New Jersey provincial legislature on the Edgepillock or Brotherton tract, now Indian Mills. Under the guidance of the Reverend John Brainerd, a self supporting community was established here. In 1801, the Indians accepted the . . . — — Map (db m42273) HM
This Site was placed in the National
and New Jersey State Historical Registers
in 1979.
The Meeting House, situated at the
intersection of two Indian Trails, is one
of the oldest in Burlington County.
Early Quakers worshipped here . . . — — Map (db m35918) HM
In 1805, this land was deeded by William and Sarah Wilkens to be used by residents of Tabernacle. "As long as Wheels of Time shall not cease to roll". — — Map (db m79464) HM
Owner 1845
Charles S. Kemble, innkeeper,
farmer, blacksmith, member
N.J. House of Assembly
1855-59.
Burl. Co. Sheriff 1869.
Died while in office. — — Map (db m35219) HM
Site "The Tabernacle in the
Wilderness"
Established 1778 by
John Brainerd.
Both whites and indians
worshipped here.
Used as school until 1885. — — Map (db m35222) HM
Erected under the leadership Rev. George Reeves. Land deeded to church by Joseph Mathis. Career of many noted ministers started here. — — Map (db m79462) HM
Most necessary in
Colonial Times,
date erected unknown.
Blacksmiths were
Charles Kemble, Gilbert Knight,
Henry Allen, and William Cutts — — Map (db m35216) HM
Built 1856 opposite church used as a school. Land given by Charles Bowker. Demolished 1910 when 2 room school was erected alongside. — — Map (db m79465) HM
This monument commemorates the legacy and tragic accident of Captain Emilio Carranza Rodriguez, a Mexican aviator. Born in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico, Carranza was returning from a goodwill mission on a nonstop flight from New York to Mexico . . . — — Map (db m35139) HM
A wandering priest
made this hallowed ground
for all time.
Graves marked by
heavy pine slabs.
Only stone inscribed,
Charles Wills 1839. — — Map (db m36801) HM
"In every season, water is the life blood of the Pinelands, sending forth nourishment to all forms of life."
From the film, My Pine Barrens Land - May 1988
At first glance, it is no wonder the early . . . — — Map (db m244466) HM
Historic Whitesbog Village has its origins in 1857 when James A. Fenwick began cultivating cranberry bogs at this location. His son-in-law Joseph Josiah White took over management of the farm upon Fenwick's death in 1882, and not long after the . . . — — Map (db m35117) HM
Honor Roll
Willingboro Township
Those Who Served in World War II
Clifford Anderson • David R. Ballinger • Florence H. Ballinger • Allen A. Bartlett • Jess Bryan Bennett • Earnest W. Bowder • H. Dean Bowker • Keith H. Bowker • Percy M. . . . — — Map (db m36177) HM
William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin, and last royal governor of New Jersey, had his country home here and owned the property from 1770-1785. As a boy he participated in the lightning experiment with his father. Appointed governor in 1763 by . . . — — Map (db m94766) HM
Saw Mill Built by Daniel Randolph, 1770. Furnace and forge by Benjamin Randolph, 1773. Log house standing until 1948, also log schoolhouse here. — — Map (db m244465) HM
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