Near Historic Trail east of Sierra Trail, on the left when traveling east.
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
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
On South Broad Street at Rahway Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Broad Street.
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
On North Martine Avenue north of Woodland Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
Near Leigh Street near Riverside Drive, on the left when traveling north.
Abraham Bonnells Tavern Forgotten History Trail
Bonnell's Tavern & the Minutemen/Militia
Bonnell's Tavern: A Crossroads of Rebellion
This ground once echoed with the voices of rebel Minutemen, weary travelers, Sons . . . — — Map (db m314023) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
