In 1778, the City of Lambertville was the colonial river crossing village known as Coryell's Ferry. During the Revolution, the Grand Continental Army crossed the Delaware River from PA and camped here under the command of General George Washington . . . — — Map (db m181275) HM WM
Washington's army left Valley Forge in 1777 and moved northeast. They crossed the Delaware at Coryell's Ferry (Lambertville), remained for two days, then marched along today's Rte.518 on their way to the Battle of Monmouth on June 28th. — — Map (db m49216) HM
Where did they go?
Bluebirds were once common throughout the United States. However, over the last century their population has diminished due to loss of their natural habitat, overuse of pesticides and predators.
Compounding the problem . . . — — Map (db m22511) HM
Originally named “Jacksonville” after Andrew Jackson.
Major stop on Easton-New Brunswick Turnpike from 1806. Town set off from Clinton Township in 1926. — — Map (db m16769) HM
The German Rockaway now Lebanon Reformed Dutch Reformed Church was established in the area of Lebanon & Pottersville between 1731 - 1747. The exact date & location unknown.
Three buildings have stood upon this site, the first of which was a log . . . — — Map (db m26480) HM
Established in 1929, the facility promoted the farm school ideas of communal living and outdoor health. Like similar institutions of the era and in keeping with the ideals of juvenile reform, the facility originally had no fences to disrupt the . . . — — Map (db m40681) HM
In 1913, the State of New Jersey acquired 747 acres to establish a farm colony to treat the mentally ill. During World War I, inmates from the reformatory at Rahway farmed the property to provide emergency food supplies for the war effort. After the . . . — — Map (db m40766) HM
Post Marker:
Known as
Old Swack Church
Erected 1844
Builder Jacob Swackhammer
In use until 1896
Small marker on concrete post:
Mount Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Commonly known as . . . — — Map (db m17392) HM
Encompasses the 18th Century Hamlets of Linvale & Snydertown. Placed on the New Jersey & National Register of Historic Places in 1997. — — Map (db m17085) HM
The Locktown Stone Church was built in 1819 by the Kingwood Baptists, placed on the National Register in 1973, purchased in 1979 by Donald B. Jones and donated to Delaware Township, and restored in 1995 by the Friends of the Locktown Church, Inc. — — Map (db m18998) HM
Grist mill and several houses here in mid 1700's.
Known as Burnt Mills after fire in 1769. Ferry to Pennsylvania here until 1842 when a bridge was built. — — Map (db m16646) HM
The Belvidere-Delaware Railroad c.1853. Later leased to the Penn R.R. System, the line allowed transit of Lehigh & Hudson R.R. passenger trains. — — Map (db m16750) HM
These brave men of the Borough of Milford N.J. answered the call of their country during the World War.
Jake Bazanka •
Russell Bunn •
Pierre Drewson •
Morris Geddis •
George Haney •
Karl Holden •
Cyril Javes •
Harold Javes • . . . — — Map (db m44267) HM
The Oswaego Express plunged through a washed out bridge over Quequacommisscong Creek just to the south on 4 October 1877 after its last stop in Milford. Eight died. — — Map (db m85969) HM
Circa 1750. Settled by pioneer tenant farmers, Amsterdam developed by the mid-1800's into a hamlet featuring a general store, blacksmithy & shoe makers shop. — — Map (db m57591) HM
This property, comprising the Mount Pleasant General Store and a smokehouse at the rear, is on the National and State Registers. The smokehouse was constructed in the early 1830's, and the store was erected around 1840. Both were built by the Warne . . . — — Map (db m37110) HM
Established in 1880 by the Farley family, the Post stayed in the family for 100 years. It has served as Post Office, General Store and focal point for the Village of Mountainville. — — Map (db m16670) HM
Daniel Morgan was born in New Hampton, Hunterdon County in 1736. Like other residents on the New Jersey frontier, Morgan's father worked for the Union Iron Furnace. Uneducated, Morgan left home in 1751 and worked as a wagoner in Pittstown, NJ. He . . . — — Map (db m68830) HM
Born in this Village of New Hampton, Lebanon Township, NJ in 1736.
Died in Winchester, VA July 6, 1802.
Military Service
French and Indian War
Revolutionary War
Battle of Quebec, Canada Captured 1775
Distinguished himself in the Battle . . . — — Map (db m17920) HM
Early taverns near the Musconetcong River Crossings
served travelers between Trenton and the Oxford furnaces. Birthplace of Daniel Morgan, one of Washington’s Generals. — — Map (db m16611) HM
Settled in 1700'S. By 1873 only a gristmill, sawmill,
post office and a few homes remained. Town named for oak forests surrounding it. — — Map (db m16691) HM
English settler John Taylor established a gristmill c. 1760 approximately 0.7 miles downstream on Taylor's Mill Road. The mill supplied flour to American troops during the Revolutionary War and continued to operate into the early 20th century. This . . . — — Map (db m20329) HM
Formerly known as Apgar's Corners, this settlement was renamed in honor of the Asst. Post Master General of the United States, Wilson Bissell. — — Map (db m20330) HM
New Jersey's oldest Lutheran Congregation's first service was conducted on August 1, 1714, by the Reverend Justus Falkner, the first Protestant minister ordained in America. It was held in the home of Aree Van Guinee, a freed slave, who later . . . — — Map (db m75926) HM
John Garrison, later known as John Johnston, born here c. 1830. Killed many of the Crow Tribe, slayers of his Indian wife. Robert Redford movie “Jeremiah Johnson” popularized his life. — — Map (db m91046) HM
[Newer, Blue Marker]:
Built in 1813. Named in honor of Admiral Perry’s Lake Erie victory. Later called Brick Tavern. In 1969 moved from Rt. 78 site to this location.
[Older, Red Marker]:
Built, 1813, Named for Perry’s Lake . . . — — Map (db m16614) HM
Commissioner General Moore Furman supervised bakery near here for George Washington’s troops. Later he built this stone inn in 1800. Building renovated in 2001. — — Map (db m36349) HM
Tavern lot purchased by
J. Robeson in 1752 from the
“Great Society.” Tavern and
farm were in Mechlin’s family
ownership from 1810 to 1934. — — Map (db m36350) HM
Chartered June 30, 1896
Charter surrendered 1988
Original building built in 1898 on land owned by H.K. Wright. Grange founded for purpose of cooperative buying to lower costs for farmers. — — Map (db m47943) HM
Named for Rockhill family who lived here on 846 acres as early as 1731. Original stone arch bridge built c1867 by H. Johnson. Reconstructed 2013/ — — Map (db m70021) HM
Located at crossroads of the West Jersey Society’s boundary line and old Raritan Path. First German Lutheran Church in New Jersey was built here c. 1730. — — Map (db m16767) HM
Named for prominent Potter family, the village was known early as “Lamington Falls.” Three counties merge at the river, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset. — — Map (db m16915) HM
In the glory of their youth we will remember them. Our dead shall not have died in vain.
Orrin C. Boice •
Frederick E. Dissler •
Andrew J. Hodulik •
Robert V. Leusenring •
Porter C. Little
Dedicated to our Veterans of World War II . . . — — Map (db m19531) HM
This building served as a school from 1837 to 1871 on Old Franklin School Road. It was used as a variable storage shed on Locust Grove Road until 1977, when it was moved here and restored. Its structural frame and windows remain original to the . . . — — Map (db m94961) HM
An early 1700S log meeting here was replaced by a stone structure in 1754. This was torn down and rebuilt in 1862, reusing the original stones. This Friends' meeting is still in use today with its extant records dating back to 1744. — — Map (db m16678) HM
Attended school at the site from which this school came.
Graduate: Swarthmore College
Civil Engineer
Township Official
Boy Scout Leader — — Map (db m19530) HM
In memory of those who lost their lives during construction of the Delaware & Raritan Canal.
From 1830 to 1834, an army of ditch diggers, carpenters and masons - many of whom were Irish immigrants - built the canal. Large numbers perished during . . . — — Map (db m17080) HM
This rare multi-catenary, pedestrian only suspension bridge was designed and constructed by John A. Roebling's Sons Co. of Trenton, N.J. - the famed builders of the Brooklyn Bridge. It replaced a former vehicular bridge that consisted of four . . . — — Map (db m68318) HM
Found here in 1956 near Raven Rock. Mining company formed by prospectors responding to the cold war craze was never commercially viable. — — Map (db m34266) HM
N.J. Central Railroad completed in 1875 to bring iron ore from Morris County to forges at High Bridge. In use until 1976 when the track right-of-way was sold. — — Map (db m5292) HM
Established in 1719 in North Branch. Moved to Readington 1738. Oldest Dutch Reformed Church in Hunterdon. Present building circa 1864. — — Map (db m16743) HM
Formerly "Greenville" named after Runkell Rea. He built a general store in 1834. Became first postmaster in 1850. This was a stop on the stage line to York, Pa. The first English Presbyterian Church was moved to this site in 1837. Village prospered . . . — — Map (db m97397) HM
Conducted 1876-1909 by Dr. Conrnelius Larison.
Also publishing house for his “Fonic Speling Wurks in Orthoepy.” His old home lies to the east. — — Map (db m16697) HM
Built in 1811 as a private school. In 1869 the Larison brothers, Dr. C.W. and Rev. A.B. opened their seminary at Ringoes. Building is one of the finest examples of Federal Architecture in N.J. — — Map (db m16732) HM
Site of the first Presbyterian Church built in 1738. Here, George Whitefield’s sermon to 3000 people in 1740 inspired religious zeal. — — Map (db m62456) HM
Erected in memory of the citizen soldiers of Amwell Township who, commanded by Captain John Schenck, on December 14th 1776, met and drove from this field a column of the British 16th Light Dragoons, after killing their commander, Cornet Francis . . . — — Map (db m31959) HM
Support for the rebellion against British tyranny was at a low ebb in December 1776. The British occupied a strategic area in New Jersey and Washington's army had retreated across the Delaware River.
The British commander in New Jersey sent . . . — — Map (db m31960) HM
This important early twentieth century farmstead represents the former predominance of dairy farming in Hunterdon County and is significant for its association with Frederick Totten, a founding member of the Hunterdon County Dairy Herd Improvement . . . — — Map (db m42133) HM
In 1854 Flemington Transportation Co. Built roadbed from Flemington to Lambertville. Became part of Pennsylvania RR in 1871. BR&WRR began operations in 1965. Other business located on site include creamery, lumber yard, mattress factory and feed . . . — — Map (db m16696) HM
16 (The Queen's) Light Dragoons
Born 1752
Killed in action here in the service of King George III
December 14, 1776
Eldest son of Admiral Sir Francis Geary Baronet
Erected in 1907 by his great nephew
Sir William Nevill M. Geary . . . — — Map (db m31961) HM
In tribute to
the veterans of East Amwell Township
who served in World War II.
In Memory Of:
William Eppele
Steven Garboski
Ralph Mattison Melbourn
Lawrence J. Larsen
Andrew H. Welisewitz
Frank G. Laga Jr.
Franklin V.D. Hill . . . — — Map (db m21266) HM
In an 1889 Ringoes magazine, James Monroe Hoagland wrote of a cemetery of about 100 graves. It has been obliterated by plowing but was located in the field to your right. John Hoagland and other early farmers and settlers are said to have been . . . — — Map (db m92448) HM
Village named for John Ringo’s tavern, on the Old York Road. Sons of Liberty and Committee of Correspondence met here during the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m16695) HM
19th century family graveyard. Over 100 graves of local residents. Captain Jacob Servis, aide to Gen. Washington at Yorktown buried here. Stone wall built in 1848. — — Map (db m62918) HM
Prior to 1750 an Anglican church built of logs, later stone. Only portions of cemetery remain. Dr. Gershom Craven, who treated General Lafayette, is buried here. All graves face east as was the custom of the times. — — Map (db m16733) HM
The purpose of the railroad signal is not unlike that of a traffic light; it tells locomotive engineers when they can proceed, when they should proceed with caution, and when they must stop. This type of railroad signal, which uses colored lights, . . . — — Map (db m58822) HM
Before the Rt. 31 highway was built between 1926 and 1935, the main road from Ringoes to Trenton was to the right, leading through Rocktown. — — Map (db m204502) HM
Founded as a German Reform church in 1749 by Palentine Settlers from Germany. Stone church originally in adjoining cemetery. Became a Presbyterian church in 1810. Original entrance faced south. — — Map (db m16734) HM
To commemorate the valour of
Captain Daniel Bray.
Who with a few patriotic citizens braved the enemy and collected enough boats from along the river to make possible the memorable crossing of the ice-laden Delaware of General Washington . . . — — Map (db m16591) HM
