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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Somerset County, New Jersey
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| | Early 18th century house of Garret Voorhees was burned by the retreating troops of General Howe in 1777. Rebuilt in 1793 — — Map (db m94038) WM |
| On Millstone River Road (County Route 533), on the right when traveling north. |
| | One room school house from 1860 to 1944. One teacher taught all eight grades. Enrollment varied with attendance up to 35 students. Original structure included a belfry. The Board of Education transferred the building to the borough in 1949, at . . . — — Map (db m37166) HM |
| | Indian mill stone. A remnant of the first American mechanic. Presented to JR.O.U.A.M. No. 110 by Geo. Garretson. — — Map (db m76070) HM |
| On Amwell Road at Millstone River Road on Amwell Road. |
| | This millstone was found on the Jacob Van Doren farm 1000 feet south of this church, on site of large Indian village. Presented by Manning Wikoff to Hillsborough Reformed Church in 1927. Plaque 1946. — — Map (db m76701) HM |
| | To mark the site of the second court house of Somerset County in this place then called Hillsborough. Built in 1738 - Burned October 26, 1779 by tory raiders under Lt. Col. Simcoe of the Queens Rangers.
This tablet was set upon by the Society of . . . — — Map (db m75798) HM |
| On Amwell Road at River Road, on the right when traveling west on Amwell Road. |
| | Organized 1752.
The construction of this Edifice was begun in 1759 and completed in 1772. — — Map (db m31956) HM |
| On Opie / River Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The previous bridge carrying Opie/River Road over the South Branch of the Raritan River was originally built at this location in 1921 by Dover Boiler Works and was significant as a rare example of a rivet-connected Pratt truss bridge. The current . . . — — Map (db m19189) HM |
| On Easton Turnpike (County Road 614) west of Church Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Originally a wooden bridge in colonial times, George Washington's Surveyor General, Robert Erskine, reported it to be a "Good Bridge" in 1779. From 1809 to 1869 the bridge was maintained by the original New Jersey Turnpike Corporation, which erected . . . — — Map (db m30807) HM |
| On Rockview Avenue at Grove Street on Rockview Avenue. |
| | Honor Roll. This monument is dedicated to all the men and women from North Plainfield who served their country during World War II. 1941 - 1945. — — Map (db m77048) WM |
| Near Main Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Estate of Catherine "Kate" Everit Macy Ladd (1863-1945) and Walter Graeme Ladd (1857-1933)
Designed and Built 1905-1912
Architects Guy Lowell (1870-1927) and Henry J. Hardenbergh (1847-1918) — — Map (db m18215) HM |
| On Main Street north of Old Dutch Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | The confluence of Peapack Brook and the North Branch of the Raritan River became a rural industrial center during the 18th century when a saw mill, grist mill, tannery and bark mill were located nearby. The Peapack Brook Rural Industrial Historic . . . — — Map (db m18574) HM |
| Near Main Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Site of "Lime Burning" operations 1794 - 1945. Lime making is explained on the public bulletin board. — — Map (db m16607) HM |
| On Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This playground is dedicated to all of the children whose lives were affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001, most especially the families of:
Kevin Dennis
John Farrell
Timothy Gilbert
Lance Tumulty — — Map (db m23023) WM |
| On Main Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In honor of those who served in the World War. 1917–1919.
In memory of the men who lost their lives ... in honor of the men and women who also served in the armed forces of our country. World War II, 1441–1445.
Honor Roll . . . — — Map (db m16979) WM |
| | General Highway Administration 1893-1993
Dedicated October 3, 1993 to commemorate 100 years of service to the nation.
Through its partnerships with the states, the highway community, and other Federal agencies, FHWA has helped make the United . . . — — Map (db m148164) HM |
| On U.S. 202 at Washington Valley Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 202. |
| | By this route Washington with his army retired after his victory at Princeton Jan. 1777. Erected by Gen. Frelinghuysen Chapter D.A.R. — — Map (db m8896) HM |
| On U.S. 202, on the right when traveling north. |
| | By this route Washington with his army retired to Morristown after his victory at Princeton January – 1777 -------------- Erected by the D-A-R — — Map (db m8898) HM |
| | The Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge, constructed in 1879, is the oldest surviving metal truss bridge in Somerset County, the second oldest Phoenix column bridge in New Jersey and the only one built as a railroad bridge.
This was built by Clark, . . . — — Map (db m60366) HM |
| On Old York Road at Canal Street, in the median on Old York Road. |
| | Marker Front:
Born in Buffalo NY, Novemver 4, 1916
Enlisted from Raritan, N.J., July 11, 1940
Awarded Congressional Medal Of Honor for Heroic Action on October 24, 25, 1942
Volunteered again for combat, Dec. 27, 1943
Killed in action . . . — — Map (db m16987) HM |
| On Old York Road at Canal Street, in the median on Old York Road. |
| | Whose friendship for the Whites, made possible the building of the Olde York Road over their trail which from 1765 until 1839 was the swift sure stage line between New York and Philadelphia from this point to Lambertville thence to Philadelphia. . . . — — Map (db m16986) HM |
| On Canal Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | The Nevius Street Bridge is a 300-foot-long, two span, double-intersection, Pratt through-truss bridge. It is the oldest documented metal-truss bridge in the county, being constructed in 1886 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio. The . . . — — Map (db m60374) HM |
| On Old York Road at Canal Street, on the right when traveling north on Old York Road. |
| | In Memory of The Men From
Raritan Borough
Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
In Defense of Our Country
World War I
Sante Moretti, Angelo Simonitti
And Those Others Whose Names Are
Only Known to God and Country
World War II
Dominic . . . — — Map (db m114156) WM |
| On Old York Road at Canal Street, on the right when traveling north on Old York Road. |
| | Dedicated
To All Veterans Of
Raritan Borough
To the Honor And
Glory of Those Who
Bravely Served In
All Wars, To Keep
Our Country a
Land of Freedom.
They Are Not Lost
Who Fought and Fell,
They Are Only
Waiting Ahead. . . . — — Map (db m114160) WM |
| On Canal Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | The potential of the Raritan River to provide waterpower for industry was recognized early. In 1840, the success of similar projects along the Passaic and Delaware Rivers prompted the Somerville Water Power Company to begin building a power canal . . . — — Map (db m16988) HM |
| On Old York Road at Canal Street, on the right when traveling north on Old York Road. |
| | Somerset County Distinguished Military Service
Dedicated To
The Brave Men and Women Of
The Armed Forces Of
The United States of America
Who Served and Sacrificed Their Lives
To Protect the Principles of Freedom,
Equality, Justice, . . . — — Map (db m114159) WM |
| On Easton Turnpike (New Jersey Route 28) at Entrance to PC Richard & Burger King, on the left when traveling west on Easton Turnpike. |
| | On this site stood the estate of U.S. Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen. It was here, on July 2, 1921, that President Warren G. Harding signed a joint congressional resolution that officially ended World War I. — — Map (db m70542) HM |
| Near Hollinshead Spring Road. |
| | This family cemetery served the Opies and Vanderveers from the late 1700s into the early 1800s and is the resting place for at least sixteen family members. In 2001 it was restored by Montgomery Boy Scout Troop 46 as an Eagle Scout Service Project . . . — — Map (db m96151) HM |
| On West End Avenue, in the median. |
| | Dedicated in grateful and loving tribute to all who served in the armed forces of the United States to defend their ideals and paved the way to peace. — — Map (db m89661) WM |
| On West End Avenue (New Jersey Route 28) at Somerset Street (County Route 626), on the left when traveling west on West End Avenue. |
| | Daniel Robert House
25 West End Avenue
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1888 — — Map (db m142279) HM |
| On N Doughty Ave near West Main Street. |
| | Somerville relies upon volunteers to staff its Fire Department. The first volunteer fire company organized in 1835. Since then, three more companies have formed, all manned by volunteers.
This building was constructed in 1888 for the West End . . . — — Map (db m7315) HM |
| | The people's reading room and library was formally established in 1871. The library had several locations until George W. Post, architect of the New York Stock Exchange, designed this neoclassical building expressly for it. Later incorporated as . . . — — Map (db m76365) HM |
| On Main St at S. Bridge St. on Main St. |
| | Banking has been conducted on this corner since c. 1857. This beaux arts building of terra cotta brick was designed by local architect Jay C. Van Nuys. It replaced a brick bank structure that was moved to 23 South Bridge Street — — Map (db m63562) HM |
| | To the citizens of
Sommerville
in appreciation of their
hospitality in 1917 to the
Fourth New Jersey Infantry.
We also speak for those who sleep in France.
Presented by the
Fourth New Jersey Infantry Post
Number Fifty One, . . . — — Map (db m89660) HM |
| On West End Avenue at Mountain Avenue on West End Avenue. |
| |
This is the actual bicycle used by the late
Furman Frederick Kugler
of Somerville, New Jersey
in winning the First and Second
Tour of Somerville
May 20, 1940 – May 30, 1941
Furman was victorious in over 200 races . . . — — Map (db m7313) HM |
| On U.S. 206 north of Somerset Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Central Railroad of New Jersey mainline crossed here between 1852 to 1976. The CRRNJ was the primary artery of travel to western cities by immigrants entering the United States at Ellis Island and contributed to the suburbanization to northern . . . — — Map (db m74326) HM |
| On Grove Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| |
Site of the
National Guard Armory
1910 - 1999
Home of the
2nd National Guard Regiment
Company M
The armory also served as an important community and cultural center hosting graduations, dances, rallies, sporting, and other important . . . — — Map (db m5220) HM |
| |
Ruth St. Denis
Modern dance Pioneer
First performance
Somerset Hall
1893 — — Map (db m7312) HM |
| On Cliff Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | On this site stood the St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Parsonage. From 1910 to 1925, it was the home of Paul Robeson, noted actor, singer, scholar, athlete and humanitarian. — — Map (db m49969) HM |
| On East Main Street (New Jersey Route 28) at North Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. |
| |
The Citizens of Somerset County
dedicate this Memorial
to the thousands of innocent lives lost
on September 11, 2001
and to the families that loved them.
From this county, we remember and honor:
Kermit Anderson
Evan Jay Barton . . . — — Map (db m5221) HM |
| On East Main Street (New Jersey Route 28) 0 miles west of Grove Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The Somerset County Court House, constructed in 1909, is a fine example of Beaux-Arts Classicism. It was designed by the firm of Gordon, Tracy and Swartwout. James Reilly Gordon was one of America’s greatest courthouse architects, who also designed . . . — — Map (db m98263) HM |
| On East Main Street at Grove Street on East Main Street. |
| | Tunison's Tavern C.1748 was located here, making this the site of the oldest continuing business in Somerville. Some of George Washington's troops stayed at Tunison's during the 1778-79 Winter encampment. The tavern and the hotel that replaced it . . . — — Map (db m76364) HM |
| | Once the home of Daniel Robert, this castellated Gothic residence was constructed in 1888 and is a careful copy of a celebrated design by noted architect Alexander Jackson Davis.
The building is the second on this site, preceded by a residence in . . . — — Map (db m5348) HM |
| On E Main Street (New Jersey Route 28) at Grove Street, on the left when traveling east on E Main Street. |
| | By this route Washington with his army retired after his victory at Princeton Jan. 1777. Erected by Gen. Frelinghuysen Chapter D.A.R. — — Map (db m8899) HM |
| On Hamilton Street at E Main Street on Hamilton Street. |
| | By this route
Washington
with his army
retired after his victory
at Princeton
Jan. 1777.
Erected by
Gen. Frelinghuysen Chapter
D.A.R. — — Map (db m106208) HM |
| On East High Street at Culver Street on East High Street. |
| | Honor Roll
In commemoration of those from Somerville New Jersey who served their country in the World War. 1917 - 1919. To the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life . . . — — Map (db m76354) WM |
| On Green Street at Bridge Street on Green Street. |
| | Honoring the residents of the Borough of Somerville who served in the armed forces during World War II. This plaque is in memory of those who gave their lives in the service of their country. 1941 - 1945. — — Map (db m76356) WM |
| On Main Street (County Route 527) at Von Steuben Lane, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. |
| | Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Built about 1740 Original central portion of house served as Headquarters for Baron Von Steuben during the winter of 1778-79.
The borough of South Bound Brook Settled 1681 — — Map (db m7811) HM |
| On Von Steuben Lane, on the right when traveling east. |
| | The Staats House is one of the finest remaining buildings from the second phase of Dutch immigration and settlement in the Raritan Valley. Abraham Staats was important locally as the county tax collector and the recorder of damages suffered at the . . . — — Map (db m93741) HM |
| On Main Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | At dawn on April 13, 1777 Hessian Captain Ewald’s assault over the stone bridge across the Bound Brook was pinned down by “murderous fire” from American soldiers stationed in the Half Moon Battery.
Advancing North along present day . . . — — Map (db m7813) HM |
| On Canal Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Historical Significance Dug by hand, mostly be 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 an . . . — — Map (db m15661) HM |
| | This 1688 house became the home of Hendrick Fisher, prominent citizen and patriot leader until his death in 1778 — — Map (db m94085) HM WM |
| On Canal Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | A natural waterway follows the contours of the land over which it flows, the depth of water varies, depending on the quantity and velocity of flow. To maintain the constant depth of water required for transportation, a canal is engineered as a . . . — — Map (db m15663) HM |
| On Main Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | To the casual observer, there is little to indicate the historical significance of this particular bridge crossing. Yet for at least 240 years it has been an important point in the Raritan Valley and has figured in many events that have transpired . . . — — Map (db m7814) HM |
| | Front panel Equal-to-the Apostles-Great Princes of Kiev-Sovereign of Rus-Ukraine 945-969. Left panel This monument was erected upon the desires of devout Ukrainian women with the blessings of the Metropolitan of the Ukrainian . . . — — Map (db m94087) HM |
| | Dedicated to all Ukrainian American men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. — — Map (db m94088) WM |
| | (English version) In memory of the millions of women and children victims of genocide who died during the famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. — — Map (db m94089) HM |
| On Mountainview Road at King George Road, on the left when traveling east on Mountainview Road. |
| | Historic Baptist church and Revolutionary War burial grounds built in 1761 on the Old Quibbletown Gap Road. Chartered in 1767. Moved to the present location in 1785. One of the oldest surviving Baptist buildings in New Jersey.
A state and . . . — — Map (db m32985) HM |
| | In memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001
An Eagle Scout project by Ernie Guaimano
Boy Scout Troop 186 — — Map (db m17245) HM |
| On Weston Canal Road (Route 623 at milepost 2.5). |
| | The Delaware and Raritan
Canal was built, 1830 - 34,
by Canvass White. Closed
in 1933, it now supplies
water for industry — — Map (db m34937) HM |
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