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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Middlesex County, New Jersey
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| | Colonia Memorial
In honor of those who from Colonia have served their country
Historic Memorial Triangle Park
1950
In honor of the brave men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country.
Korea – Vietnam
In honor . . . — — Map (db m148318) WM |
| |
Site of Jones sawmill
Grist mill built 1682 by Jonathan Bishop
Library built 1939, bricks from Savage estate.
Colonia town meeting place — — Map (db m148319) HM |
| | Devonshire
Family home of Will & Eva Rollinson
Farm until 1923
Social center for "The Colony"
Restored 2013
1917 — — Map (db m132630) HM |
| | This gristmill stone commemorates Cranberry Mills, the first industry in Cranbury - erected by Thomas Grubbs in 1737, on the south side of Cranbury Brook. The village, was once called Cranberry or Cranberry Town, changed its name to Cranbury late in . . . — — Map (db m36117) HM |
| | This circa 1741 barn is the oldest in Cranbury and one of the oldest in New Jersey. It is a significant example of barn construction of the 18th century with its beams being hand hewn from white oak. Originally part of the Parsonage Plantation of . . . — — Map (db m93829) HM |
| | Site of
encampment
of
Washington
and his
troops
June 26, 1778 — — Map (db m36080) HM |
| | On June 26, 1778, Gen. George Washington met here with Col. Alexander Hamilton and Gen. Lafayette to plan what was to become the Battle of Monmouth. — — Map (db m93841) WM |
| | The dam, constructed in the 1800's with rebuilding and repairs through the late 19th century, diverted the Cranbury Brook in order to supply power to the local grist and saw mills.
Local sewer construction in the 1977 unearthed and partially . . . — — Map (db m36399) HM |
| | Civil War MonumentThe Civil War Soldiers Monument in this cemetery, located behind the church building complex, is one of New Jersey’s earliest Civil War monuments. On June 3, 1865, Reverend Joseph Gaston Symmes of the First Presbyterian Church . . . — — Map (db m122264) HM WM |
| | The Sexton's House
The adjacent private home located at 3 Westminster Place was constructed in 1840 as the home of the Sexton of the Church. As with most historic homes in Cranbury, this house has been modified since its original . . . — — Map (db m95880) HM |
| | This building
is named in
honor of
Todd Beamer
By act of
congress
P.L. 107-129
January 16, 2002 — — Map (db m36075) HM |
| | Dedicated to the Memory of Gunnery Sergeant John A. Basilone of Raritan, NJ, United States Marine Corps.
Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism at Guadalcanal 1942.
Killed in Action at Iwo Jima 1945.
November 30, 1951 — — Map (db m60985) HM |
| | The L.J. Smith Farmhouse, circa 1860 stands as a tribute to the 19th century farming community of East Brunswick. Here lived “Apple Kings” and “Master Farmers,” George Smith and his son, Lawrence J. Smith, who were renowned . . . — — Map (db m93891) HM |
| | Built on an indian camping ground, this library faces the route of America's first steam train.
Across the river, stage coaches once plied their way from South Amboy to Burlington. In 1778 Washington's troops passed near the library site on their . . . — — Map (db m96087) HM |
| | In 1914, the Danish Brotherhood & Sisterhood Lodges of the North East established the Danish Home for their aged members. The property was a 72 acre farm with an old Victorian house in an area known, at the time, as Raritan Township. The land was . . . — — Map (db m53349) HM |
| | The Oak Tree Pond, used by generations of residents for fishing and skating, has a surface area of one acre, making it the largest body of water in northern Edison. Spring fed, the pond also receives runoff from the surrounding area. The outflow . . . — — Map (db m53341) HM |
| | St. James Episcopal Church was established in 1704. The original structure was built in 1724. In 1835 the church was destroyed by a tornado. It was rebuilt using as much of the original wood and fixtures as possible. The rear section was built in . . . — — Map (db m53332) HM |
| | The Oak Tree Engagement of June 26, 1777 took place in Edison Township near this marker. The engagement was one of four near continuous skirmishes that were known as the Battle of the Short Hills. In late 1776, the revolutionary forces under . . . — — Map (db m53337) HM |
| | The Oak Tree neighborhood is named for the large oak tree which stood at the Oak Tree Corner. A market was located here during the Colonial era. It was through this crossroads during the Revolutionary War that Generals Howe and Cornwallis lead the . . . — — Map (db m53346) HM |
| | For over 200 years, a farmhouse was located on this site. It was a simple one and one-half story house that had several additions over the years. The house was on a small hill, facing south, with a driveway leading down to New Dover Road. (Center . . . — — Map (db m53338) HM |
| | Plaque 1: This tower marks the site of the experimental laboratory built by Thomas Alva Edison, born Milan, Ohio, February 11, 1847. The laboratory structure occupied by the inventor from 1876 to 1886, was transported in 1929 by his friend . . . — — Map (db m33292) HM |
| | On this site
1876—1882
Thomas Alva Edison
Began his work
of service for the world
to illumine the path of progress
and
lighten labor for mankind.
This tablet is placed by the Edison Pioneers to attest the gratitude of the . . . — — Map (db m33259) HM |
| | The Helmetta Historical Society
Established 1994
Borough of Helmetta incorporated in 1888
George W. Helme Snuff Mill Historic District
Listed on State Register of Historic Places
February 1, 1980
Listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m95750) HM |
| | The bell shall not
toll but will remain
forever silent
in memory of those
from
Monroe Township
who
gave their lives
in the service of
their country — — Map (db m34159) HM |
| | Erected in 1889, the building served as Milltown School No. 78 until 1908 when the Milltown Public School was built on West Church Street. Once the move was made to the newer facility, this structure was used as the Milltown Municipal Building and . . . — — Map (db m95772) HM |
| | The Charles Dey family acquired this 42 acre site on Old Church Road in 1927. Typical of farmsteads in this era, the house, which had been constructed in three stages beginning in 1820, was complemented by its red barns, shed and protective shade . . . — — Map (db m95998) HM |
| | Planted June 2001
Honoring every veteran
who has served our nation
With respect and gratitude,
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 262
Monroe Township, New Jersey — — Map (db m35847) HM |
| | Welcome to the
Monroe Township Memorial Park
Sculpture Designed by Blaise Batko
The symbols used in the design of this site reflect the events
that touched all of our lives on September 11, 2001.
The nine black granite panels signify . . . — — Map (db m35607) HM |
| | Here Early December 1776 Alexander Hamilton (Graduate of King’s College) with his Battery of horse artillery covered the ford of the Raritan delaying the advance of the British across the river while Washington withdrew through Princeton to . . . — — Map (db m10010) HM |
| | Rutgers The State University of New Jersey ---------- Alexander Johnston Hall 1830 ----------Alexander Johnston Hall, the second oldest building at Rutgers, was designed by Nicholas Wyckoff in 1830 to provide a home for the Rutgers Preparatory . . . — — Map (db m62727) HM |
| | Congregation Anshe Emeth was founded October 11, 1859. It was the first incorporated Jewish congregation in Middlesex County, and the fourth in New Jersey. The congregation, which followed American Reform liturgical practices, built New Brunswick’s . . . — — Map (db m94036) HM |
| | (Inscription on the grave marker is illigible)
(Bronze Tablet) In Memory of Brigadier General Anthony Walton White
An officer of the American Army of the Revolution. A member of General Washington’s staff. Washington, Lafayette, and Kosciuszko . . . — — Map (db m94019) WM |
| | Built about 1735 and occupied until 1774 by Anthony White whose wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Lewis Morris, and whose son was General Anthony White. Owned and occupied from 1774 by General William Burton of the British Army. Owned by the . . . — — Map (db m8979) HM |
| | Buccleuch Mansion was built circa 1735-1739 by Anthony White for his bride Elizabeth, daughter of New Jersey Royal Governor Lewis Morris. Their son, Anthony Walton White, who was born and raised here, was an aide-de-camp to George Washington and an . . . — — Map (db m94010) HM |
| | Christ Church, founded in 1742, was entered onto the National Register of Historic Places in July 28, 1989. In 1776, the third public reading of the Declaration of Independence was made from the foot of the church tower. Funding for the Exterior . . . — — Map (db m94014) HM |
| | Christ Church Parish was organized in 1742 through the efforts of the Society for the Propacation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts-Samuel Seabury First Bishop in America 1754 Rector 1757-Abraham Beach active in the organization of the Episcopal Church . . . — — Map (db m94018) HM |
| | Gift of Class of 1924 in memory of Victor W. Simons, USNR August W. Lentz, Jr., USN Basil D. Gallagher, AUS died in World War II 1949 — — Map (db m62731) HM WM |
| | Here in 1791, at what was then the end of George Street, stood College Hall, the second home of Queen’s College, now Rutgers University. The first home of the college with its grammar school, 1771-1791, was at the north-east corner of Albany and . . . — — Map (db m62694) HM |
| | Howitzer taken from Cabanas Fortress Havana Harbor, Cuba 1898 — — Map (db m15769) HM |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Daniel S. Schanck Observatory
1866
The Daniel S. Schanck Observatory, a two-story edifice which includes a revolving roof and a rear wing connected by a passageway, was . . . — — Map (db m10068) HM |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Geology Hall
1872
This brownstone structure was designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, the great-great-grandson of Rutgers’ first president. The building served as home to . . . — — Map (db m10017) HM |
| | Built by Henry Guest, 1760, of local stone. Thomas Paine once stayed here briefly. Relocated in 1925, became Art Center in 1940. — — Map (db m8956) HM |
| | Kirkpatrick Chapel, designed by Henry Janeway Hardenbergh (great-great-grandson of the first president of Rutgers, also the architect of Geology Hall), was built as a chapel and library. The library was removed in 1903, thus increasing the seating . . . — — Map (db m10016) HM |
| | Erected by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Middlesex County
Michael Welsh Director
Geo H Blakeley Consulting Engineer
Penn Bridge Co
Builders Beaver Falls PA
Landing Lane Bridge is a three span, haunched deck girder structure. It . . . — — Map (db m109273) HM |
| | To the memory of the men of Rutgers College
Who fought for the cause of independence in the American Revolution
This tablet is placed by the
New Jersey Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution
on the 150th anniversary
(November 10, . . . — — Map (db m10071) HM |
| |
In 1901, Edward B. Vorhees established here the country's first academic Department of Soil Chemistry and Bacteriology. Early studies by Jacob Lipman, Selman Waksman, Robert Starkey, and René Dubos explored microbial roles in the nitrogen cycle, . . . — — Map (db m99308) HM |
| | Settlement begun about 1680 by Dutch and English received from George II city charter as New Brunswick in 1730. This highway was an Indian trail to the falls of the Delaware and the Minisink Trail to Navesink crossed it here. It became the Great . . . — — Map (db m62691) HM |
| | Erected by the people of New Brunswick in memory of the brave soldiers and sailors who fought in the defence of the Union during the War of the Rebellion Williamsburg • Antietam • Fredericksburg • New Bern • Atlanta • Gettysburg • Winchester • . . . — — Map (db m62714) WM |
| | Under the rooftree of the Inn which occupied this site General Washington tarried when in New Brunswick ----- On the adjoining square upon the arrival of the express rider the Declaration of Independence was acclaimed by all loyal citizens on July . . . — — Map (db m8954) HM |
| | The city of New Brunswick, N.J. erects this memorial to her three sons who perished on the U.S.S. Maine February 15, 1898 in Havana Harbor, Cuba --------------- Frederick Lawrence Jernee William Henry Robinson John Henry Ziegler Back of . . . — — Map (db m15768) HM |
| | Date 1903
William H. Brown, Engineer
The New Jersey Railroad, chartered in 1832, was completed between Jersey City and New Brunswick in 1835. On January 2, 1836, the first train, a new locomotive named "The New Brunswick" traveled down from . . . — — Map (db m95769) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m62695) HM |
| | On this high ground the 7th Regiment of the British Army had its camp and a redoubt while General Howe and his troops occupied New Brunswick December 1, 1776 to June 22, 1777. At the edge of the hill above the river a battery of the American Army . . . — — Map (db m41468) HM |
| | Honoring Middlesex County recipients of “The Purple Heart” our nation’s oldest military medal 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 mankind maybe . . . — — Map (db m62736) HM |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Queen’s Campus
1809
Queen’s College (now Rutgers University) opened for instruction in 1771 in a tavern known as “the Sign of the Red Lion” on the corner of . . . — — Map (db m10013) HM |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Queen’s Campus
1809
Queen’s College (now Rutgers University) opened for instruction in 1771 in a tavern known as “the Sign of the Red Lion” on the corner of . . . — — Map (db m10040) HM |
| | [Upper Right Hand Marker]:
“Expediens est seminaria verae
sophiae ericere”
XXX MAI MDCCLV
Queen’s College
Founded by Royal Charter 10, Nov. 1766
Fixed its third site by the erection of this . . . — — Map (db m10069) HM |
| | “ Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty ” --------------- Marking the route taken by Washington from Philadelphia to Cambridge to assume command of the Patriot Army in 1775 --------------- Placed here by The New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m62692) HM |
| | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey --------------- In memory of the men and women of Rutgers who were innocent victims of the terrorist attcks September 11,2001 Paul A. Acquavina RC ’94 • Evan J. Baron NCAS ’81 • David O. Campbell RC . . . — — Map (db m62733) HM |
| |
Martin Hall
Cook College
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
1936-1952
Here, in Martin Hall, Selman A. Waksman and his students isolated antibiotics produced by actinomycetes, most notably streptomycin, the first effective . . . — — Map (db m99305) HM |
| | In memory of SSgt. Frank Z. Molnar United States Armywho was killed in action in Kontum Province Republic of Vietnam on May 20, 1967. SSgt. Molnar was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of . . . — — Map (db m62713) HM |
| | The Indian Trail from the Delaware at Minisink to the sea at Navesink passed through the ravine nearby. In this vicinity before 1680 was the cabin of Cornelius Van Langeveldt (Cornelius Longfield), first settler of New Brunswick. On this land . . . — — Map (db m95771) HM |
| | The Raritan Indians lived in this valley. Indian trails from the Hudson to the Delaware and from the mountains to the sea crossed the river near here.
Henry Hudson discovered the Raritan in 1609 and the English settled at Piscataway in 1667. . . . — — Map (db m66977) HM |
| | Also known as the "Kissing Bridge," this favorite landmark was donated to Douglass College by the Class of 1926. Restored in the 1970's and again in 2001. Its original purpose was the span the ravine dividing the original campus from the land given . . . — — Map (db m95770) HM |
| | From 1811 to 1856 students preparing for ministry in the Reformed Church in America received their theological education in Old Queens.
Erected on the occasion of the Bicentennial of New Brunswick Seminary
1784-1984 — — Map (db m10072) HM |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Van Nest Hall
1847
Originally two stories, Van Nest Hall was designed by Nicholas Wyckoff. Two nineteenth-century student literary societies, Peithessophian and . . . — — Map (db m10019) HM |
| | Rutgers
The State University of New Jersey
Winants Hall
1890
Designed by New York City architect Van Campen Taylor (Rutgers College, Class of 1867), Winants Hall was Rutgers’ sole dormitory until 1914. It is named . . . — — Map (db m10018) HM |
| | In 1779, a system of 23 alarm posts was established throughout the State. These alerted local militia to assemble at predetermined locations. In Old Bridge, a hill west of Higgins Road was used as one of these signal posts. The exact nature of the . . . — — Map (db m93889) HM |
| | Primary seacoast lights were located to warn mariners of their proximity to land, the presence of navigational dangers, and to help set their course. By 1852, however, lighthouses and lightships often looked so much alike that it was difficult to . . . — — Map (db m43452) HM |
| | You are standing where Perth Amboy’s history began. This is the place called Ompoge, meaning ‘point.’ The Lenni Lenape used these beaches for thousands of years before any European settlers arrived. In 1651, it was deeded by the Lenni Lenape to . . . — — Map (db m25116) HM |
| | Original portion erected in accordance with an Act of the Provincial Assembly 1713 Capitol of the Province and the State of New Jersey 1713 - 1790 Courthouse of Middlesex County 1713 - 1793 City Hall of Perth Amboy 1718Rebuilt 1766-67 Enlarged and . . . — — Map (db m76798) HM |
| | This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of New Jersey by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive from . . . — — Map (db m76782) HM |
| | Kearny Cottage, in addition to being the home of United States Navy Commodore Lawrence Kearny, was also the home of his mother, Elizabeth Lawrence, who was a celebrated poet around the time of the Revolutionary War and afterward. She published her . . . — — Map (db m93933) HM |
| | The Father of his Country Erected by The Scandinavians of Perth Amboy MDCCCXCVI — — Map (db m84518) HM |
| | Built by the colonial proprietors of East Jersey in 1762, with bricks which were brought from England.
Occupied first by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of the colony. Then, in 1774, by William Franklin, who was appointed Governor by the Crown. . . . — — Map (db m7888) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m93936) HM |
| | Built about 1780. Home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny. His famous uncle, Captain James Lawrence also live here as a boy. — — Map (db m93937) HM |
| | Kearny Cottage is a two-and-a-half story clapboard and shingle frame structure featuring a gabled “catslide” roof. The front porch is an addition from the Victorian era, newly restored. The original louvered shutters have been restored . . . — — Map (db m93940) HM WM |
| | Site of a 1680s Colonial MarketDubbed "The Market House" this building was erected in the early 1740s to store and sell produce and imports.The "Bill of Rights" Commemoration Arch was erected in 1989 to commemorate Perth Amboy as New Jersey's First . . . — — Map (db m76795) HM |
| | St. Peter’s is the oldest parish in the state. Founded in 1698 when the Bishop of London sent the Rev. Edward Portlock to be its’ minister. Chartered in 1718 by King George I. Used as a barracks for British troops in 1776. Here the colonial . . . — — Map (db m7901) HM |
| | Called “Ompoge” by Indians, “Ambo Point” by settlers. Built as capital and port of East Jersey, 1683. “Perth” was added for Lord Perth. — — Map (db m7896) HM |
| | During the French and Indian War (1754-63) British troops were initially quartered (housed) in private residences. After a wave of protests from the colonists, the Provincial Assembly in 1758 authorized the construction of barracks, for 300 men . . . — — Map (db m93944) HM |
| | Site of First Ratification of the United States Bill of Rights. Prior to 1790, it served as New Jersey's Colonial and State Capital.The oldest public building in continuous use in the United States. The first African American voted here under the . . . — — Map (db m76799) HM |
| |
The site of ferry service to Staten Island from colonial times to 1963
Restored to the 1904 period in 1998
Joseph Vas, Mayor
City Council
Peter J. Jimenez, president
Joseph Misewicz Robert J. Sgromolo Frank M. Sinatra David A. . . . — — Map (db m105761) HM |
| | Additions placed in 1808 ------------------------- Built of British-imported brick by the Colonial Proprietors of East Jersey. Home of the last royal Governor of New Jersey, William Franklin in 1774. Became a British military headquarters during . . . — — Map (db m84189) HM |
| | Boating is a popular activity on Raritan and Sandy Hook bays. These waters provide both shelter from and access to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the past three centuries, maritime traffic in the Raritan Bay – New York Harbor area has increased . . . — — Map (db m43453) HM |
| | This building, erected in 1867, contains the record of the East Jersey Proprietors, who bought Carteret’s lands in 1682. — — Map (db m84517) HM |
| | Organized, 1698, St. Peter’s is New Jersey’s oldest Episcopal Parish. Royal charter, 1718. Churches on this site in 1722 and 1852. — — Map (db m7899) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m84516) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m76796) HM |
| | The "Bill of Rights Arch" erected and dedicated November 20, 1989, is in tribute to the importance of New Jersey, as the first state to ratify the "Bill of Rights," and also to the proud role the City of Perth Amboy, as the First Capitol of New . . . — — Map (db m76780) HM |
| | This piece of land has always been called the Bluff, meaning a hill with a broad, steep face. This site’s history suggests another meaning for bluff – to hoodwink. It was here that a delaying tactic permitted an escape, that a fugitive found . . . — — Map (db m25112) HM |
| | James Drummond of Scotland. Credited with initiating Perth Amboy's early growth and in whose honor the city is partially named. — — Map (db m76800) HM |
| | For closed to a century this antiquated 400lb. converted locomotive wheel has been a symbol of courage, pride and valor to the men of the firefighting profession.Coveted by many fire companies throughout the years, it has been secretly buried - . . . — — Map (db m76802) HM |
| | They fought as Allies during World War II, on land and sea and in the air The Battle of Britain 1940-45 Narvik, Norway 1940 Convoys to Murmansk 1940-43 Tobruk, North Africa 1941-42 Monte Cassino, Italy 1944 The Invasion of Normandy 1944-45 . . . — — Map (db m76784) WM |
| | From 1683 until 1859, this site was Perth Amboy’s transportation hub. It was the maritime equivalent of our cloverleaf junction. At this interchange – known as “Long Ferry,” to distinguish it from the shorter ferry to Staten . . . — — Map (db m43449) HM |
| | Here lies the body of Thomas Mundy Peterson first negro voter in the United States under the fifteenth amendment at an election held in Perth Amboy March 31, 1870. A devoted churchman and good citizen. Member of a committee to revise the city . . . — — Map (db m84530) HM |
| | Built n 1871, this was the first public school building in Perth Amboy. The original eight-room school, which was doubled in size in 1905, exemplifies the best class of public school building erected in New Jersey in the years after the Civil War. . . . — — Map (db m93943) HM |
| | Beginning about 1720 a port named Raritan Landing existed at Landing Lane, the head of navigation on the Raritan River where seagoing sloops with a draft of five feet could come at high tide. There were docks at the waterfront; and warehouses, shops . . . — — Map (db m95767) HM |
| | A small port town called Raritan Landing thrived here between 1710 and 1870. Centered on the intersection of River Road and Landing Lane, Raritan Landing grew to include approximately 100 people and some 70 structures by the 1740s. During the . . . — — Map (db m105050) HM |
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