Built in 1878 of cast & wrought iron by Lambertville Iron Works. One of the earliest Iron Pratt Through Truss bridges with Phoenix columns in the U.S. — — Map (db m83106) HM
This 12-acre nonsectarian plot was established in 1729 when George Fox set aside 1/4 acre as a resting place for locals who had passed from life. Captain Daniel Bray, the Revolutionary War here is among those interred here. — — Map (db m83141) HM
The first burial on this former farm of John Barber, Esq. was circa 1750. Early settlers, prominent citizens, slaves, war veterans, and politicians such as U.S. Senator & NJ Governor John Lambert Sr. are buried here. — — Map (db m83104) HM
In Honor of those from Delaware Township who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Erected by Sergeantsville Memorial Post 8390
Veterans of Foreign Wars
1992 — — Map (db m17087) HM
Long the Sergeantsville Hotel. Gordon's Tavern in 1780. It has been the site of every town meeting since 1838. The township bought it in 1948. — — Map (db m72208) HM
The old part of this plot is also known as the Dunkard Cemetery. The 1840 will of Gideon Moore donated the property including a wall. Many early church members lie here, including its 50 year pastor, Rev. Israel Poulson. — — Map (db m83103) HM
Of Madison Square Garden in NYC was reconstructed here in 1932. Its steeply banked sides provided a racing venue to local cyclists until its wood fell apart from exposure. — — Map (db m30636) HM
Previous to 1817, known variously as Godley's Mills and Helltown for a rowdy tavern operating nearby. A grist mill and saw mill were built here about 1800. — — Map (db m21781) HM
The nation's first artificially inseminated calf was born near here in 1939 on the Richard Schomp farm. This was a revolution in dairy breeding. — — Map (db m30632) HM
Laid out on the farm of Johannes Nuhl (later Anglicized to Newell) who had come from Staten Island c. 1730, this is the burial ground of many of his descendants over the years and now serves as an area community cemetery. — — Map (db m101528) HM
Island in the river served as a site for clam bakes, picnics, and other public affairs. A flax mill located on the island in the mid-1800s. — — Map (db m60785) HM
Originally called “The Dutch Reformed Church of Mt. Pleasant.” First building erected 1834. Name of village changed to Stanton in 1849. — — Map (db m16744) HM
The only bridge of this design in Hunterdon County.
It spans the Musconetcong River and joins Hunterdon
to Warren County.
Also known as Wydner Farm Bridge — — Map (db m17411) HM
This section of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail is located on the former right-of-way of the Belvidere Delaware Railroad, which was completed between Trenton and Phillipsburg in 1854. The original station building was initially . . . — — Map (db m37763) HM
The original roadway connecting the Centre Bridge across the Delaware River and the road running along the river's east edge (now N.J. Route 29) was built by the Center Bridge Company and opened for traffic in 1813. The eastern portion of this . . . — — Map (db m16654) HM
So named as it lies about midway between Lambertville and Lumberville.
This bridge is located at the site of a ferry operated about the year 1700 by Colonel John Reading who owned the land on the New Jersey side of the river. The ferry was . . . — — Map (db m20108) HM
Centre Bridge
The Center Bridge Company was incorporated to construct a toll bridge across the Delaware River here in 1812, completely reconstructed in 1830, and substantially repaired in 1841 after a damaging flood. The bridge, a covered . . . — — Map (db m16655) HM
Historical Significance
Dug by hand, mostly by Irish immigrants, the 66 mile D & R Canal was completed in 1834. 75 feet wide and 8 feet deep, the canal originally had 14 locks to raise and lower boat traffic.
The D & R Canal operated as . . . — — Map (db m21270) HM
Begun in 1832, canal follows Delaware River to Trenton then New Brunswick. Built by Irish immigrants, canal fell into disuse with advent of railroads in 1850. — — Map (db m16658) HM
This is the last public covered bridge in New Jersey. It was erected in 1872 on abutments dating back to colonial times. Damaged in 1960, the superstructure of this bridge was completely dismantled and removed to make way for a conventional span. . . . — — Map (db m16828) HM
This is a simplified drawing of a grist mill in Washington, D.C., which is typical of most 19th century grist mills, including the Prallsville mill.
The first grist mill to be built at this location is believed to have been a one-story log . . . — — Map (db m21268) HM
Power System in 1830
At the time that construction started on the Delaware and Raritan Canal, the power system of the Prallsville Mills worked as follows:
A dam across the Wickecheoke creek several hundred yards upstream of the mill . . . — — Map (db m21269) HM
Stockton Borough School remains the oldest continously operating public school on its original site in New Jersey. In 1827, this property was set aside for the construction of a school house. The original school building, constructed in 1832, was . . . — — Map (db m27073) HM
The Belvidere-Delaware Railroad c.1852. Later leased to the Penn R.R. System, the line allowed transit of
Lehigh & Hudson R.R. passenger trains. — — Map (db m16656) HM
Established as a summer camp in 1936 by Robert and Hermia Lechner. Site developed through federal government's Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) programs. — — Map (db m16822) HM
Town was center point for Swift Sure Stagecoach Line running on the Old York Road between Philadelphia and New York in mid 1700's. — — Map (db m19185) HM
The site of a Wheelwrights shop, six dwellings and J. Mattisons store. Just East of Flemigton. Located at Old York Road and Dory Dilts Road. — — Map (db m17246) HM
Site of the "Poor Farm" which operated until the late 1930's. Indigent men resided here and received room and board in exchange for working on the surrounding land.
Records beginning around 1838 indicate that the poor were managed by overseers . . . — — Map (db m179121) HM
Arrival in 1864 spawned the town of Three Bridges.
Huge quantities of livestock and meats were shipped from here. Passenger service ended 1953. Station dismantled in 1955. — — Map (db m16741) HM
Daniel Sebring bought this land in 1711, and operated a tavern here by 1738. In 1769, it became the first overnight stage stop along the Old York Road
between NY and Philadelphia. — — Map (db m16739) HM
In 1688, George Keith, Surveyor General, established The Boundary of East and West Jersey. Beginning at Little Egg Harbor, The line extended to the South Branch of the Raritan River. Today it remains the boundary between Raritan Township and . . . — — Map (db m35674) HM
Early Indian trail known after 1711 survey as “The York Road,” later as “The Old York Road.” A third bridge added west of here in 1813 provided town’s official name in 1866. — — Map (db m16740) HM
Before 1813 a 16' X 16' schoolhoouse stood here. Rebuilt in 1840, it served until 1872 when a new building which has housed the town's fire company since 1954 was erected on this site. — — Map (db m35673) HM
In 1778, during the Revolution, the Township of West Amwell had the colonial road used by the Grand Continental Army under the command of General George Washington enroute to the battle at Monmouth, NJ. This section of the Bungtown Road is in its . . . — — Map (db m96396) HM
Dedicated to the men and women of the Township of Bethlehem, who served their country in all wars and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. — — Map (db m22520) HM
Said to be the largest uncovered rock in the state. Named for land owner Hannah Quick. Legend says that during the Revolution, a shoemaker & ladder maker lived and worked their trades in a cave beneath. — — Map (db m62291) HM
This plaque commemorates the memory of Stephen Huczko. A man who dedicated his life to his family, his friends and his community. His spirit will live here and in our hearts forever. — — Map (db m30499) WM
West Portal Mines, Inc. mined magnetite here, producing over 250,000 tons of ore a year from 1939 to 1943. Rock dumps still remain, along with some building ruins. — — Map (db m16701) HM
Known as Jugtown for its 1761 "Jug" tavern, became Bethlehem by 1843 & West End by 1880 for its iron works. Named Ferndean & then West Portal by 1888. The 1870's 4900' LVRR tunnel was then the longest in the East. — — Map (db m62290) HM
New Jersey was the first to propose naming a highway in honor of WWII veterans. The Blue Star sign placed here was the nation's first to identify a highway as such. — — Map (db m46027) HM
This memorial is dedicated to all the men and women that served in the armed forces of The United States. Their honorable and dedicated service to The United States of America will never be forgotten. — — Map (db m34268) HM
[Side A:]
WORLD WAR 1
HONOR ROLL
On these grounds 57 trees were planted in commemoration of these men who helped make the world safe for democracy 1918
[Column 1:]
Norwood Apgar • Marion W. Bonnell • William Bonnell • . . . — — Map (db m19191) WM
Ran from Central R.R. in Whitehouse Station, to Oldwick, and on to Morristown. By 1917 the twenty-five mile line was out of business. — — Map (db m16763) HM
The Somerville & Easton Railroad first reached the rural community of White House in 1848 and a modest depot was constructed to shelter travelers as they waited for the stagecoach. By 1860, a small community, aptly named White House Station, had . . . — — Map (db m19187) HM
"On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law"
In 1928, the Boy Scouts of America purchased 287 acres of land at a cost of $10,000 from the estate of Edward Pierson (died 1922) for the . . . — — Map (db m37073) HM
Opened here in the mid-1800s in “Whitehall” --
later known as “Iron Dale” and now “Woodglen.”
Typical of its kind, and one of the few still in business. — — Map (db m16613) HM
In Memory of All American Veterans
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal - to valiantly protect out country's freedoms.
The memories of these Americans will . . . — — Map (db m68140) WM
