1 ► New Jersey, Union County, Berkeley Heights — A Time To Pause And Remember — Memorial Park - Berkely Heights —

[Left Marker:] Korean War To those members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in the Korean War 1950 - 1955 "God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it." . . . — — Map (db m20155) WM

2 ► New Jersey, Union County, Berkeley Heights — Deserted Village of Feltville / Glenside Park — Watchung Reservation History Trail —

About 1736, Peter Willocks built a sawmill along the Blue Brook to produce lumber, which would be needed by farmers as they settled this frontier area. The sawmill operation cleared the forest from hundreds of acres. In 1845, David Felt bought 760 . . . — — Map (db m195340) HM

3 ► New Jersey, Union County, Berkeley Heights — Peppertown Park —

Honoring the early farming community of Berkeley Heights, known as Peppertown, and famous for its pepper crops. This park was the site of the Petrone family farm. — — Map (db m20156) HM

4 ► New Jersey, Union County, Clark — Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge —

Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge Circa 1730 Township of Clark New Jersey Historic Landmark ( Lower Marker : ) Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge Circa 1730 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States . . . — — Map (db m63457) HM

5 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Carl's Stone Garden —

Carl Peterson Cranford Historical Society President, 1984-1989 1897 Stone- Grant School was located at the corner of Holly St. and Springfield Ave. Constructed in 1896, finished in 1897 and dedicated in 1898. This school alter became . . . — — Map (db m291109) HM

6 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Charles Abbott Harker, Jr. — First Lieutenant, USAF F-84 Pilot 311th Fighter Bomber Sq., 56th Fighter-Bomber Gp. —

B. September 1, 1930, Bayonne, NJ, M.I.A. May 4, 1953 over North Korea Graduate, Cranford High School 1948. In 1993, forty years after the Korean War, the United States government presented evidence to the Russian government that hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m94498) HM WM

7 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Crane Farm and Village Home Site —

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8 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Crane’s Mills —

During the bitter winter of 1779 – 1780 troops of General Washington’s Army were cantoned at Crane’s Mills Here, General William Irvine established headquarters of the Forward Defense Line January 1, 1780 Placed by Crane’s Ford Chapter . . . — — Map (db m54923) HM

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9 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Cranford Remembers — September 11, 2001 — ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ —

Dean P. Eberling • Christopher M. Grady • Robert H. Lynch, Jr. • Gregory Milanowycz • Thomas M. Regan • Leonard J. Snyder, Jr. — — Map (db m291113) WM

10 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Dedicated to the Memory of Sgt. Curtis G. Culin, III — Born 1915 Died 1965 —

102nd Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, "Essex Troop", NJ National Guard Legion of Merit • Purple Heart Born and raised in Cranford, "Bud" Culin invented the "Rhino", a device mounted on the fronts of tanks. His invention was . . . — — Map (db m291112) HM WM

11 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Lest We Forget — MIA and POW Memorial —

This memorial is in remembrance and honor of all our nation’s MIA’s and POW’s. The circular design represents our never ending hope for their return. The dates on the sides represent the major wars and conflicts in which our country has been involved — — Map (db m94494) WM

12 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Memorial Tree Planted by the Village Improvement Association —

Planted by the Village Improvement Association in loving memory of its founder Fannie E. Bates — — Map (db m178147) HM

13 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Purple Heart Memorial —

Dedicated to the recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart” Combat Wounded Veterans-1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932. My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my . . . — — Map (db m94491) WM

14 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Roll of Honor —

This tablet erected by the citizens of Cranford in honor of the men who made the supreme sacrifice. Vietnam Conflict Marcus Anderson • Raymond John Ashnault • William T. Donnelly, Jr. • Dean Joseph Elichko • Edward J. Gallagher, Jr. • Donald . . . — — Map (db m94495) WM

15 ► New Jersey, Union County, Cranford — Site of Crane’s Ford —

This tablet marks the site of Crane’s Ford, so called in Revolutionary War times. Here Light Horsemen guarded while General Washington’ Army was encamped at Morristown. Cranford derives its name from the ford. Erected July 4th 1929 by the . . . — — Map (db m94487) WM

16 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — 1741 Project —

In memoriam of the 1741 Project and honoring the lives lost to slavery as well as the struggle for freedom The Union County Board of County Commissioners pays tribute to the three African American individuals who were tragically burned to . . . — — Map (db m291129) HM

17 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — 1915 Saengerfest Champions —

First Prize for City Federations of Second Class won by United Singers of Elizabeth, N.J. at 24th National Saengerfest Brooklyn, N.Y. May 29th • June . . . — — Map (db m291117) HM

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18 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Boundary Stone — 1694 —

This stone marks the intersection of the Carteret land owned by Col. Richard Townley, the land of Benjamin Price and the King's Highway, now Elizabeth Avenue, formerly Water Street, probably the oldest road in New Jersey, opened by the Dutch before . . . — — Map (db m159240) HM

19 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Boxwood Hall — 1750 —

Samuel Woodruff, Elizabethtown mayor, built Boxwood Hall about 1750. From 1772 to 1795 it was the home of Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), who served as president of the Continental Congress after the colonies signed a peace treaty with England, . . . — — Map (db m40744) HM

20 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Colonial Church —

Church of 1724 burned by British. Present structure, 1786. Rev. James Caldwell Pastor here, 1761-76; famed later as “Fighting Chaplain.” — — Map (db m208484) HM

21 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Elizabeth — New Jersey —

Elizabeth, established 1664, was the first state capitol of NJ. It is New Jersey's fourth largest municipality. From the days of Elizabeth's founding, great men have walked the City's streets. Alexander Hamilton called Elizabeth home . . . — — Map (db m291123) HM

22 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Elizabeth — New Jersey —

Elizabeth, established 1664, was the first state capitol of NJ. It is New Jersey's fourth largest municipality. From the days of Elizabeth's founding, great men have walked the City's streets. Alexander Hamilton called Elizabeth home for a time . . . — — Map (db m291131) HM

23 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — 48 — Elizabeth Presbyterian Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —

This church was organized about 1664. The edifice which stood on this spot was burned by the British, January 25, 1780, during the Pastorate of Rev. James Caldwell, Chaplain in the New Jersey Brigade under Washington. This building was completed in . . . — — Map (db m122275) HM

24 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Elizabethtown —

On this spot, at daybreak, June 7, 1780 began the fighting against the British forces moving toward Springfield. Here fell General Stirling at the head of the advancing column. On June 8, after the British retreat from Springfield, General Hand . . . — — Map (db m6911) HM

25 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — First Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds and Elizabethtown Academy —

From 1664 until 1703, the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth was the only house of worship serving most of current-day Union, Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. The oldest stones in the cemetery are from the year 1687 and are located in . . . — — Map (db m144144) HM

26 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth —

The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth traces its roots to a settlement of English-speaking people who arrived here less than 50 years after the Dutch arrived in Manhattan. During the American Revolution church members contributed mightily to . . . — — Map (db m144143) HM

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27 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — First Site of Princeton University —

This tablet marks the first site of Princeton University incorporated Oct 22nd 1746 --------------- Erected by the Elizabeth Members of the New Jersey Society of Colonial Dames of America – Oct 22nd 1897 — — Map (db m40708) HM

28 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Gen. Jose Artigas —

Gen. Jose Artigas 1764 - 1850 National hero of Urugay — — Map (db m291121) WM

29 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — General Winfield Scott —

1786 – 1866 Hero of the Mexican War — — Map (db m6957) HM

30 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — José Martí —

Todos los reyes pierden sus ejercitos, jamas la libertad perdera el suyo. Every King loses his army, liberty shall never lose hers. José Martí 1853 - 1895 Poet, writer and leader . . . — — Map (db m291119) HM WM

31 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — 3 — Lafayette's Tour — Mapping the Farewell Tour — The Lafayette Trail —

On September 23, 1824, General Lafayette stayed here. Home of Gen. Jonathan Dayton. Both fought at Yorktown during the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m291481) HM

32 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Luis Vaz de Camoes — 1524 - 1580 —

In Honor of the great Portuguese national poet Dedicated to all Portuguese immigrants who ventured forth to this great land and made a lasting positive impact upon America — — Map (db m291118) HM

33 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Old Academy —

Site of the Old Academy Attended by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Col. Francis Barber was Principal at the outbreak of the Revolution. — — Map (db m40608) HM

34 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Old Borough Court House —

Site of Old Borough Court House Built Prior to the Revolution. Burned by the British 1780. — — Map (db m40609) HM

35 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Patriotic Dead —

Honoring the patriotic dead of many wars laid to rest in this hallowed ground especially a noble woman Hanah White Arnett Placed here on the 45th anniversary of the organization of Boudinot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution September . . . — — Map (db m40714) HM

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36 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Pro Patria — 1917 - 1919 —

An enduring record of the men of the city who gave their lives in the World War Erected in their memory and in gratitude for their supreme sacrifice by the people of Elizabeth Joseph Craig Ball • Joseph P. Barnes • Robert Starr . . . — — Map (db m291122) WM

37 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Property of John Ogden   1680 —

. . . — — Map (db m40726) HM

38 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Purple Heart Memorial — Combat Wounded Veterans — The Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 —

Dedicated to the recipients of this nation's oldest military decoration "The Purple Heart" My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all . . . — — Map (db m291120) WM

39 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Revolutionary Cannon —

This gun, cast in Strasburg in 1758, was sent by Louis XV, King of France, to Canada for the defense of Quebec. Upon the surrender of that place in the following year, the gun fell into the hands of the British. In April, 1760, the French recaptured . . . — — Map (db m6927) HM

40 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Seven Astronauts —

This monument dedicated to “Seven Astronauts” who died national heroes as members of the crew of the “Challenger” January 28, 1986 ------------------------------ Erected in their memory by the students of Elizabeth October . . . — — Map (db m40752) HM

41 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — St. John's Honored Dead —

In memory of St. John's honored dead who gave all for God, Country and Humanity 1917 - World War - 1917 Delozier Davidson Ensign, U.S. Navy Air Service, died Aug. 14th, 1919 • Edward Crawford Davidson Jr. . . . — — Map (db m291128) WM

42 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — The Belcher-Ogden Mansion — 1750 — Reported permanently removed

The Belcher Ogden Mansion was the 1750s residence of Governor Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757) of New Jersey, who brought the royal colony’s government to this house. Belcher also sponsored the College of New Jersey which became Princeton University . . . — — Map (db m40747) HM

43 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — The Belcher-Ogden Mansion — 1750 — Elizabeth • It all starts here —

The Belcher-Ogden Mansion was the 1750s residence of Governor Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757) of New Jersey, who brought the royal colony's government to this house. Belcher also sponsored the College of New Jersey which became Princeton University . . . — — Map (db m291127) HM

44 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — The Nathaniel Bonnell House — 1682 — Reported permanently removed

The Bonnell House is the oldest house in Elizabeth, NJ and one of the oldest residences in the state. It was on this site in 1682 and was likely built years before then. The house represents the carpentry skills of Nathaniel Bonnell, a . . . — — Map (db m150922) HM

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45 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — The Nathaniel Bonnell House — 1682 — Elizabeth • It all starts here —

The Bonnell House is the oldest house in Elizabeth, NJ and one of the oldest residences in the state. It was on this site in 1682 and was likely built years before then. The house represents the carpentry skills of Nathaniel Bonnell, a Huguenot . . . — — Map (db m291125) HM

46 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — The Union County Tree —

This white oak tree (Quercus Alba) is our municipality's example of the Union County Tree selected by the Union County Tree Selection Committee and approved by the Board of Chosen Freeholders July 13, 1978. — — Map (db m291130) HM

47 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Veterans Memorial — Erected by the City of Elizabeth —

In grateful memory to our honored dead who gave their lives in our wars to uphold the noble principles set forth by our founding fathers faith in freedom under God — — Map (db m291116) WM

48 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Vietnam War Memorial —

In memory of all who served in the longest war in the history of the United States Vietnam (1961 - 1957) and with eternal gratitude to the Elizabeth NJ residents who made the supreme sacrifice in the name of freedom Alves, Moses, . . . — — Map (db m291114) WM

49 ► New Jersey, Union County, Elizabeth — Washington’s Inaugural Bicentennial — 1789 - 1989 —

Elizabeth celebrates Washington’s Inaugural Bicentennial George Washington journeyed to “Elizabethtown” - met with a committee of Continental Congress in Boxwood Hall - Sailed from Elizabethport - April 23, 1789 (Back of . . . — — Map (db m7459) HM

50 ► New Jersey, Union County, Fanwood — White Oak "Quercus Alba" —

White Oak - "Quercus Alba" Largest Oak Tree in Union County 300 Years Old Circumference - 16' Height - 85' Spread of Crown - 108' This tree was a seedling when New Jersey was Founded Tercentary 1664-1964 Donated by the Junior . . . — — Map (db m264026) HM

51 ► New Jersey, Union County, Kenilworth — Kenilworth 9/11 Memorial —

On September 11,2001 terrorists attacked and destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City. The Borough of Kenilworth shared in this tragedy. This monument is dedicated September 11, 2011 In memory of John J. Tobin    Robert M. Kaulfers 1954 . . . — — Map (db m53315) HM

52 ► New Jersey, Union County, Kenilworth — Kenilworth Veterans Memorial —

Dedicated to the men and women of the community of Kenilworth who devotedly served their country. — — Map (db m53313) HM

53 ► New Jersey, Union County, Mountainside — Copper Mine — Watchung Reservation History Trail — Union County - We're Connected to You! —

Exploration for copper in this area of the First Watchung Mountain may date back to at least the 1600's. Crushed ore may have been used for tools and decoration by the Lenape tribe of Native Americans. Another story holds that Hessian soldiers held . . . — — Map (db m196982) HM

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54 ► New Jersey, Union County, Mountainside — Lake Surprise Bathhouse —

In the early years of the Watchung Reservation, park visitors could swim at a beach along the lake shore behind you, and could change into swim suits at a bathhouse at this location. Aquatic carnivals at the lake drew hundreds of participants for . . . — — Map (db m213767) HM

55 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — Garrison-Dickinson-Genung House / Salt Box Museum —

Garrison-Dickinson-Genung House circa 1842 The east half of this house was built c. 1842 for Augustus Garrison, a local farmer and sexton of the New Providence Presbyterian Church. It was constructed on the west bank of the Salt Brook as a . . . — — Map (db m251755) HM

56 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — New Providence 9-11 Memorial — We Will Remember —

To the People of New Providence from the People of Flower Mound Texas, we offer this memorial as our solemn pledge to remember you. Because of September 11, 2001, we unite in brotherhood to share your grief, offer strength in community and . . . — — Map (db m20158) WM

57 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — New Providence Presbyterian Church —

Christians have been worshipping and serving Christ on this corner since 1737. That year, a meeting house made of logs was built on this property by the Turkey Christian Church. Over the next two years, 19 acres of land was deeded to the . . . — — Map (db m164340) HM

58 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — New Providence United Methodist Cemetery & Memorial Garden — Established 1786 —

In Remembrance of the Soldiers of the War for American Independence who are buried in these grounds. ————— Erected by the Passaic Valley Chapter of the New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution. . . . — — Map (db m20157) HM

59 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — New Providence Veterans Memorial Park — A Memorial Tribute —

A Memorial Tribute Dedicated to Those man and women of New Providence, N.J. who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of our country. Memorial Day May 30, 1994 (Korea): A Memorial Tribute Dedicated to those men . . . — — Map (db m21976) WM

60 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — The Academy / Old Borough Hall —

The Academy (1870 - 1917) / The main section of this building, completed in 1870, was the second public school in New Providence, replacing an 1822 log structure on Passaic St. The older boys and girls were taught on the first floor, while . . . — — Map (db m251715) HM

61 ► New Jersey, Union County, New Providence — The Country’s Roll of Honor —

Their names are imperishably inscribed upon the country’s Roll of Honor. --------------- Within this sacred ground rest the remains of a number of soldiers, of whom there is a record of forty-eight, all enrolled in Washington’s Army during the . . . — — Map (db m8864) HM

62 ► New Jersey, Union County, Plainfield — 2024.A.09 — Black Revolutionary War Hero Caesar —

The life of Caesar (last name unknown), born in what is now Guinea in 1702, demonstrates the early contributions of African Americans to the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. Caesar was captured in Africa and enslaved in New Jersey during the . . . — — Map (db m307531) HM WM

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63 ► New Jersey, Union County, Plainfield — Drake House —

Built by Nathaniel Drake, 1746. Washington visited here in 1777, while his army camped nearby at Bound Brook. — — Map (db m63453) HM

64 ► New Jersey, Union County, Plainfield — Drake House Flag Pole —

Flag pole presented to Historical Society of Plainfield and North Plainfield by Fraternal Order of Eagles Plainfield Aerie No 866 Flags presented by Jr. Order United American Mechanics Franklin Council No 41 Somerset Council No 104 Plainfield . . . — — Map (db m63468) HM

65 ► New Jersey, Union County, Plainfield — Plainfield Garden Club — Women’s Heritage Trail — Shakespeare Garden —

The Shakespeare Garden is located in Cedar Brook Park, one of Union County’s systems of public parks and recreation spaces. Now more than 75 years old, it is still cared for by the Plainfield Garden Club, historically a volunteer women’s . . . — — Map (db m94481) HM

66 ► New Jersey, Union County, Plainfield — Site of the Blue Hills Fort and Camp —

This marker is erected in memory of the brave Revolutionary soldiers from this vicinity who garrisoned this fort harassing and repulsing the invading enemy for seven months during the darkest period of the war. From this outpost General . . . — — Map (db m7768) HM

67 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Abraham Clark —

Grave site of Abraham Clark, Colonial Legislator, signer of Declaration of Independence, and long a member of Congress. — — Map (db m7787) HM

68 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Capt. Thomas Clark —

Son of Abraham, signer Captain of Artillery in the Continental Army Fought at the Battle of Princeton Served in the Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1781 Died May 13, 1789, in his 37th year. The children of his son Jonathan and of his . . . — — Map (db m7788) HM

69 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — George Washington Tulip Poplar —

A direct descendant of the Tulip Poplar planted in 1785 by our first President, George Washington, on the grounds of Mount Vernon, his home on the Potomac. More than two centuries later, the original Tulip Poplar continues to stand. Through the work . . . — — Map (db m6997) HM

70 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Horsehead Copper —

This “Horsehead Copper” was the first coin in the Nation to bear the motto “E Pluribus Unum” . It was minted in this site in 1786. — — Map (db m7784) HM

71 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Merchants and Drovers Tavern — 1780 —

This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m7807) HM

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72 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Rahway —

Here, on April 23, 1789, on his way to New York City, Washington was received by troops from Elizabethtown and Newark. He was entertained at the Inn kept by Samuel Smith by gentlemen of the Town. — — Map (db m7785) HM

73 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Spanktown —

January, 1777, a sharp fight took place here between the British and Gen. Maxwell’s men. June 26-27, 1777, the British, retreating in a running fight from Westfield, were pursued here on their route to Amboy and Staten Island. — — Map (db m7783) HM

74 ► New Jersey, Union County, Rahway — Terrill Tavern — Circa 1735 —

Restored by Rahway Historical Society Presented by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Lady Elizabeth Carteret Chapter 1989 — — Map (db m7808) HM

75 ► New Jersey, Union County, Roselle — In Remembrance of Abraham Clark —

In remembrance of Abraham Clark 1726 – 1794 A signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey He lived on this site during the formative period of the republic. __________ Erected by the New Jersey Society, Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m7782) HM

76 ► New Jersey, Union County, Roselle Park — Here the British Turned —

Here the British turned into Galloping Hill Road from Elizabethtown to Connecticut Farms and Springfield at the time of the battles June 7 and 23, 1780. Washington afterwards said of the New Jersey militia “They flew to arms universally, . . . — — Map (db m7781) HM

77 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — “Dolbier House” — Circa 1736 —

Home of Jessie Dolbier, wheelwright and blacksmith to the revolution. — — Map (db m63455) HM

78 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — “Littell Half Way House” — Circa 1750 —

Bought about 1785 by Capt. Gershom Littell for bride Phobe Terry, uniting two very early settlers families. Built about 1750. — — Map (db m63454) HM

79 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — “Osborn House” — Circa 1770 —

Built in 1770. Home of Mary Darby and Revolutionary patriot John B. Osborn who “Bearded the British lion under Washington.” — — Map (db m63456) HM

80 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — “Terry Well” — Circa 1760 —

Furnished water for both Colonials and Red Coats during Battle of the Short Hills, June 26, 1777. (Home of Jonathan Terry) — — Map (db m94484) HM

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81 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Baptist Parsonage — Circa 1786 —

First Parsonage in Essex Co. gift of William Darby – Residence of Rev. James Manning, founder of Brown University and mother organization to Churches in Lyons Farms, Samptown & Mays Lick, Ky. & New York City. — — Map (db m7810) HM

82 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Battle of The Short Hills — June 26, 1777 — Reported missing

On the 26th of June in 1777 Washington’s continental forces of under 6,000 men fought a running battle on the plains below the Watchung Mountains with the combined British and Hessian troops numbering about 12,000. Early on that hot Thursday . . . — — Map (db m271267) HM

83 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Caesar —

Here rest the remains of Caesar, an African, who died February 7th, 1806 aged 104 years. He was more than half a century, a worthy member of the Church in this place; and closed his life in the confidence of a Christian. His numerous friends have . . . — — Map (db m63467) HM

84 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Cannon Ball House — Circa 1750 —

Osborn House – Home of Rev. Soldiers and later home of Hollingsworth and Darby Fur Mill associated with Cannon Ball from battle of the Short Hills, June 27, 1777. — — Map (db m7809) HM

85 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Frazee Homestead — circa 1750 —

British General Cornwallis stopped to ask for bread during the battle of Short Hills, June 26, 1777, and was marked by Betty Frazee’s famous statement “I give you this in fear, not in love.” — — Map (db m311915) HM

86 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution —

In honor of the Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution at rest in this cemetery. Ceasar TMS   1806 • Noah Clark   1801 • James Coles   1812 • John Darby, Sr.   1820 • John Darby, Jr.   1829 • James Dorcey   1805 • Nathaniel Drake   1801 • . . . — — Map (db m63458) HM

87 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Stage House Inn —

[Upper Marker]: Center section built, 1737, became an inn during stage coach days. Enlarged in early 19th century for summer boarders. [Lower Marker]: Circa 1737 “Stage House & Liberty Pole” Col. Recompense . . . — — Map (db m7770) HM

88 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — Swift Sure Stage Line —

1799 Marking the route through Scotch Plains of the Swift Sure Stage Line Philadelphia to New York. Erected by Scotch Plains Chapter D.A.R. February 12, 1941 — — Map (db m7772) HM

89 ► New Jersey, Union County, Scotch Plains — 2024.A.05 — The Shady Rest Country Club "A Place for Us" —

Founded in 1921, Shady Rest Golf and Country Club was one of America's first and longest-running Black-owned golf courses. John Shippen Jr., the nation's first professional golfer, lived and worked on the grounds 1931-1964, and women's golf and . . . — — Map (db m291326) HM

90 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — Battle of Springfield —

Here, June 23, 1780, 1500 Americans, under Greene and Dayton, were attacked by 5000 British and Hessians under Clinton and Knyphausen enroute to capture stores at Morristown. The British burned Springfield, but were defeated. — — Map (db m189467) HM

91 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — 9 — Colonial Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —

Site of Church used as storehouse in Revolution. Destroyed by British in Battle of Springfield. Present church built 1791. — — Map (db m122277) HM

92 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — Patriots who fell at Springfield —

To the memory of Patriots who fell at Springfield June 23, 1780 — — Map (db m7000) HM

93 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — Springfield —

(Front of monument): The first British advance was stayed at the bridge east of the village, June 7, 1780. The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23rd. The Americans under General Greene on that day near the stream west of the church . . . — — Map (db m6915) HM

94 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — The Battle of Springfield —

Their deeds enriched and glorified our nation. This gate is dedicated in commemoration of the heroic service performed at The Battle of Springfield during the war for American Independence by the soldiers whose remains are . . . — — Map (db m7001) HM

95 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — The Cannonball House —

(Upper Plaque): This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior (Lower Plaque): The Cannon Ball House Farmstead and dwelling built about 1740. . . . — — Map (db m6918) HM

96 ► New Jersey, Union County, Springfield — The Jersey Militia and Continental Army —

This plaque is dedicated to those brave men of the New Jersey Militia and Continental Army who fought the Battle of Springfield June 7 to June 23, 1780. The battle took place between the bridge crossing near Morris Avenue and the east branch of . . . — — Map (db m6920) HM

97 ► New Jersey, Union County, Summit — Briant Pond Park —

This site was farmed by several generations of the Briant family prior to its acquisition by Union Country in 1930. The original design for the park was prepared by Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architects, the firm founded by the sons of the famed . . . — — Map (db m193098) HM

98 ► New Jersey, Union County, Summit — Florence Spearing Randolph — Women’s Heritage Trail — Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church —

Florence Spearing Randolph, born in Charleston, South Carolina on August 9, 1866 was an African-American A.M.E. Zion (Methodist) minister and social activist. She served as Pastor of Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Summit City, from 1925 to 1946. . . . — — Map (db m94510) HM

99 ► New Jersey, Union County, Summit — Marjorie Cranstoun Jefferson — Women’s Heritage Trail — Summit Playhouse —

Did you know that Marjorie Cranstoun Jefferson: *Was a leader in the Little Theater Movement in the United States? *Co-founded this community theater in 1918? *Directed more than 130 productions in this theater? (She was its director for 51 years, . . . — — Map (db m94532) HM

100 ► New Jersey, Union County, Summit — Rahway Valley Railroad — The Summit Station —

The Summit Park Line follows the path the Rahway Valley Railroad. About 500-feet to the northwest, at the opposite end of the apartment complex's parking lot, stood the Rahway Valley's Summit Station. Passenger service between Roselle Park and . . . — — Map (db m197461) HM

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