On County Route 579 at Lt. Hooper Road, on the left when traveling west on County Route 579.
Was named for 2nd Lt. Josiah (Joe) Hooper. As chief pilot of a B-24, he flew many WWII bombing missions from Italy over the oil centers of Southeastern Europe. He and his crew were lost over Vienna, Austria on 21 February 1945 when shot down by . . . — — Map (db m92645) HM
On Lindbergh Road at Zion Road, on the right when traveling south on Lindbergh Road.
Refuge of local signer of The Declaration of Independence while hiding from the British. His estate ransacked by Hessians, he was financially ruined and died in 1779. — — Map (db m229683) HM
On Beaver Avenue (County Route 626) at Old Allerton Road, on the right when traveling west on Beaver Avenue.
We forever honor & remember all of the victims killed as a result of the cowardly terrorist attacks on our nation and our way of life on February 26, 1993 & September 11, 2001. We praise the passengers on Flight 93 for their indominable fighting . . . — — Map (db m59393) WM
Farmstead on 308 acres: circa 1765
Revolutionary War patriot who secured boats for Washington's Crossing and wintered at Valley Forge. — — Map (db m63072) HM
On Main Street at East Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Built west from Elizabeth and Jersey City in the 1830s, reaching Easton in 1852. This stop spawned the town of Clinton Station, renamed Annandale in 1873. — — Map (db m16926) HM
On Beaver Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1760 by Captain Thomas Jones. During the Revolution was one of the recruiting stations for the militia of Hunterdon County. — — Map (db m18184) HM
On Hamden Road north of Old Clinton Road, on the right when traveling north.
Surveyed by Colonel John Reading. It extends from the Delaware River to the South Branch. The northern border of long ago Amwell Township, the area to the northwest was deemed "Uninhabited". Serves as the present border of Franklin & Raritan . . . — — Map (db m196132) HM
On County Route 519, on the right when traveling south.
Settled by Baptists in the 1720s. One of the area's older towns astride the Old Kings Highway (now Rte. 519), it offered a tavern, stores, and various artisans. — — Map (db m16662) HM
On County Road 519, on the right when traveling north.
Continental troops camped here in December 1778 while escorting British and Hessian prisoners to Virginia.
The enemy troops were captured in the Battle of Saratoga. — — Map (db m16664) HM
On County Route 519 at Oak Summit Road, on the right when traveling north on County Route 519.
Dedicated to the Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers whose sacrifice will forever shape the course of history.
Dedicated by Eagle Scout Chris Wozniak, 2008 — — Map (db m18884) HM
On Kingwood Road (County Road 519) 0.1 miles south of Barbertown - Point Breeze Road, on the right when traveling north.
Once Charlestown and Larisonville; renamed by 1859 after early resident. An 1823 tavern, blacksmith shop & several stores formed the town's business core. — — Map (db m30637) HM
On New Jersey Route 173 at Mine Road, on the right when traveling east on State Route 173.
Midpoint of the Musconetcong Mountain Range was named for 1761 "Jug" Tavern at the bottom of the hill to the west. The 4900' Lehigh Valley RR tunnel beneath was the longest in the East in 1875. Second tube opened in 1928. — — Map (db m62292) HM
On New Jersey Route 173 at milepost 6.9 at Mine Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 173.
Frequent dangerous accidents on Jugtown Mountain led to the first installation here of the concrete road dividers, which later became famous and are now also in use to defend against terrorists. — — Map (db m36097) HM
On Mountain View Road, on the right when traveling west.
Dating back to the 1840's, this farm was purchased for Thomas Edison's storekeeper, Frederick Devonald, in 1932 and remained in the family until 1983. Unusual springhouse consists of two levels. — — Map (db m68387) HM
This church is the direct replacement for the same parish community of Saint Joachim's Church, West Portal, New Jersey, destroyed by fire February 5, 1944. — — Map (db m46310) HM
On New Jersey Route 173 at milepost 3.6 at Main Street, in the median on State Route 173.
Upper Plaque: Honor Roll 1941 - 1945
Dedicated to the valiant youth of Bloomsbury Borough who served their country in World War II.
William E. Anderson, Jr. •
Frank H. Apgar •
Clarence C. Bigley •
Joseph E. Bigley •
Russell . . . — — Map (db m35529) HM
On Main Street (County Route 512) at County Route 513, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Known earlier as California, its name dates to the gold rush days. By the 1870s, its water powered mills and the High Bridge RR brought growth. Post office est. 1878. — — Map (db m21811) HM
Remnant of stone-lined channel below Demarest Creamery. Carried stream water as natural means of cleaning milk containers. Creamery est. 1903 — — Map (db m97903) HM
On Pleasant Grove Road, on the right when traveling north.
Founded by Lance family in 1749, and occupied by descendants until 1926. Home to Jehovah's Witnesses
for 57 years, until 1999. Now in the County Park System. — — Map (db m16705) HM
On Railroad Avenue at Academy Street, on the left when traveling north on Railroad Avenue.
The town's original name came from Jacob Neighbor, an early resident who prospered in the hills of California during the gold rush of 1849. Upon his return, he built two of the first businesses in town, a large sawmill along the banks of the South . . . — — Map (db m21807) HM
On Main Street at Raritan River Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This short story about a man who wishes he had never been born was written by historian, novelist, and editor Philip Van Doren Stern. A part-time resident of Hunterdon County, Stern said he had Califon in mind for the story's setting. In 1943, . . . — — Map (db m237834) HM
On Hollow Brook Road, on the right when traveling north.
Lawrence Hager Trimmer (1847-1909) was a commanding presence in the Middle Valley community, having represented the Second District of Hunterdon County, in the New Jersey State Assembly, from 1889-1891. As a prominent businessman he founded and . . . — — Map (db m41267) HM
Near Vernoy Road, on the right when traveling north.
Opened in July 1876, the High Bridge Branch was once a busy railroad owned by the Central Railroad Company of New Jersey. It was built to bring iron ore from the mines in Chester, Hacklebarney, Mine Hill, Port Oram (Wharton), and Hibernia to the . . . — — Map (db m21809) HM
On Hollow Brook Road, on the right when traveling north.
In 1760, a farmer named Asher Mott (1739-?) inherited a gristmill and a 45 acre "plantation" following the death of his father, William. The mill was located downstream from this point along Hollow Brook (also known as Mill Creek). Please note that . . . — — Map (db m41266) HM
On Musconetcong River Road at Port Colden-Changewater Road, on the left when traveling south on Musconetcong River Road.
Railroad operated between Scranton and Hampton from 1856 until 1959 when bridge was razed by Delaware, Lackawanna And Western Railroad. — — Map (db m16612) HM
On Musconetcong River Road at Port Colden-Changewater Road, on the left when traveling south on Musconetcong River Road.
Connected the Central Railroad to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad along the Delaware River. Completed 1862; track torn up c1960. — — Map (db m16671) HM
On Cherryville Road at Cherryville - Stanton Road, on the right when traveling north on Cherryville Road.
Known earlier as Dogtown for the 1737 tavern built here. Named for the Cherry family in 1839. The church was organized in 1849, the post office in 1850. — — Map (db m21929) HM
This fully functional shop is representative of the period from 1750 to 1900. Quarry operations required the skills of a blacksmith for the maintenance of equipment and livestock. — — Map (db m63103) HM
On Pittstown Road at Interstate 78, on the right when traveling south on Pittstown Road.
The first regiment of Minute Men in the colonies formed here in 1775. Built in 1767 on the main road
from New Brunswick to Easton. — — Map (db m16707) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
Although this tiny school house was uncluttered with even the most basic of modern conveniences, it provided a quality education.
The original school house for Hunterdon County District 31, often referred to as the Old Church School, was a . . . — — Map (db m140752) HM
Near Center Street at New Street, on the right when traveling west.
In Memory of
Capt. Archd. S. Taylor
Son of
Lewish & Jane C. Taylor
Of the 3rd Reg. N.J. Infantry
Who Fell at the
Battle of Chancellorville, Va.
May 3rd 1863
Aged 20 Years
& 11 Months — — Map (db m140596) WM
On Greyrock Road near Beaver Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Johannes Cristofel Vought in 1759, the house features unique aspects of Germanic construction. Vought was the active loyalist leader in his area during the Revolution. — — Map (db m21804) HM
On Leigh Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Town of Clinton Historic District encompasses most of the town's area, including more than 200 properties built between 1810 and 1930. The Town of Clinton was a prominent local commercial center during this period. It's two mills, numerous . . . — — Map (db m16673) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
Cornerstone from Amesbury Furnace, Clinton Township.
The Amesbury Furnace, built by Union Iron Works, was situated off Herman Thau Road on the bank of Beaver Brook. It processed iron ore from nearby mines into cast iron. The cast iron was . . . — — Map (db m140661) HM
On Lower Center Street, on the left when traveling north.
This Historic structure, known as Dunham's Mill, was built in 1837 and now houses the Hunterdon Art Center.
Milling on this site dates back to 1751, and the present mill was in operation until 1951.
The building and its site on the South . . . — — Map (db m57080) HM
On Center Street at Leigh Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
Until 1930 this intersection was the turn-off point for west-bound motorists who opted to drive northward to avoid the Jugtown Mtn. grades toward Phillipsburg and Easton. — — Map (db m45880) HM
On Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in High Bridge in 1808 to the iron-making family, he lived in Clinton. Hunterdon's only Civil War general. Killed in 1862 at Manassas, Va. while leading the 1st NJ Brigade. Buried west of the church. — — Map (db m18182) HM
On Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
George William Taylor of Clinton was commissioned Colonel, Third NJ Volunteer Infantry Regiment on 4 June 1861. The Third Regiment was part of the NJ First Brigade (1,1,V1) under the command of General Phil Kearny. Taylor succeeded Kearny as . . . — — Map (db m18268) HM
Red Mill ca. 1810. Processed wool, plaster, grist, talc, graphite. Once generated electricity. Limestone quarry mined from early 1800's to 1963. — — Map (db m52939) HM
1837 grist mill ground various products until 1952 when it became a cultural center. Presents visual arts exhibitions and education programs. — — Map (db m16628) HM
On Halstead Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the mid to late 1800s, Halstead Street was known as "Irish Town" because of the large community of Irish Immigrants who lived here. This tight-knit Irish Catholic community was anchored by the Mulligan family, originally from Belturbet, County . . . — — Map (db m103071) HM
Near W. Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Completed in 1882 by the Lehigh Valley Railroad, this 1.8 mile rail line, known as the Clinton Branch, provided passenger service that ran 10 times a day between 6 A.M. and 7 P.M. A small train with a steam locomotive and a single passenger car . . . — — Map (db m32786) HM
There were lime kilns on this site as early as 1781. When limestone was fired, the resulting chemical change produced a powder which was used for fertilizer, whitewash and sanitation. — — Map (db m63100) HM
On Leigh Street at Center Street, on the left when traveling south on Leigh Street.
This point marks the intersection of the upper and lower Minisink Trails connector used by Lenape for travel and trade between the Delaware and Raritan Rivers. — — Map (db m45882) HM
The limestone quarry site was operated continuously by members of the Mulligan family, who either owned or leased the property for 115 years.
James Mulligan and his brothers, Francis, Patrick and Terrance, emigrated from County Caven, Ireland and . . . — — Map (db m63099) HM
On W. Main Street (New Jersey Route 173), on the right when traveling east.
1890 structure included 300-seat theater and two offices. Hosted variety acts in 1880’s, then live touring shows until 1904. Opened briefly in mid-1960’s and 1970’s. — — Map (db m16625) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
In the 1700s, families chose to settle along the banks of the South Branch of the Raritan River, a place that would become the town of Clinton. The river nourished crops and provided water power, which made the town a center for local industry. . . . — — Map (db m140660) HM
On Main Street at Quarry Road when traveling north on Main Street.
The Red Mill Circa 1810, over the years processed wool, grist, talc, plaster, and graphite. Its river water power also later generated electricity. Its limestone quarry here was mined from the 1800s up until 1963. — — Map (db m178444) HM
This 1860 frame schoolhouse stood near St Thomas' Church in Alexandria Township. It remained open until 1921. In 1974, the building was moved to the Clinton Historical Museum grounds. — — Map (db m63101) HM
This 19th century two family dwelling housed Mulligan employees and families. The house had no plumbing, water or electricity. Window panes often cracked and broke from dynamite blasting in the quarry. Laundry drying outside was soiled from quarry . . . — — Map (db m63102) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
This simple two-family dwelling, built in 1859, served the modest needs of many generations of quarry worker families.
Although life in the quarry was hard, living conditions were typical of those accepted by most unskilled workers in the . . . — — Map (db m140750) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Mulligan Quarry was a low-tech operation where burning and sorting limestone was hard and dirty work.
At the Mulligan Quarry, pieces of limestone were broken and sorted at the stone crusher and screen house. The crushed stone was used as . . . — — Map (db m140749) HM
Near W. Main Street near Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
The cabin is typical of many of the simple dwellings built by early settlers using only the materials and skills they had at hand.
Construction of the cabin was begun in 1976 as a special project commemorating the Bicentennial. It was modeled . . . — — Map (db m140753) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
The iconic Red Mill has served the surrounding community for over 200 years: wool was woven here from 1810-1834, grain was ground here from 1834-1901, and finally graphite and talc powder was processed here from 1901-1928. In 1960, the Mill was . . . — — Map (db m140659) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
Altogether, the various members of the Mulligan family operated the quarry for over 115 years, employing family as well as outside laborers, many who also emigrated from Ireland.
Francis, Patrick, and Terrence Mulligan arrived in Clinton . . . — — Map (db m140656) HM
Near W. Main Street at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling west.
The quarry was a dirty and dangerous place to work where for years most of the work was done with hand tools and black powder.
The natural mineral wealth of the Clinton area includes a calcite rock that is called dolomite limestone. This . . . — — Map (db m140655) HM
On Leigh Street, on the right when traveling north.
Once Hunts Mills. Site of saw, grist and oil mills. Re-named Clinton in 1828 honouring Governor DeWitt Clinton, sponsor of the Erie Canal. Incorporated 1865. — — Map (db m16629) HM
On Camp Buck Road, on the right when traveling east.
Boy scout camp 1938-1974. Named for Samuel Buck (1874-1937), first High Bridge Troop 149 Scoutmaster & V.P. of Taylor-Wharton Iron & Steel Co. — — Map (db m55268) HM
On Cokesbury Road, on the right when traveling north.
A pure example of Greek Revival architecture, erected in 1851. Seven other early churches in nearby counties use this basic design. — — Map (db m16672) HM
On U.S. 202-31 at milepost 9.6, on the right when traveling south.
By 1816 copper ore was found here, and north towards Flemington. The mining craze lasted through 1865. It was never profitable, but gave Copper Hill its name. — — Map (db m60787) HM
On County Route 579 near Plum Brook Road, on the right when traveling south.
Dr. James Pyatt (1784-1864) operated the Upper Boars Head Tavern on this site from 1805-1839. He farmed extensive holdings in the area and practised medicine as well as making the rounds of his patients on horseback. His son, King, kept the tavern . . . — — Map (db m20167) HM
On New Jersey Route 31 at milepost 13.6,, 0.4 miles east of County Route 579, on the right when traveling south.
Lenape Tribes used the abundant Hunterdon mineral for arrowheads and tools. One of their trade routes, later the Easton-Trenton Road, ran southwards toward Sanhican (Trenton). — — Map (db m59401) HM
On Wertsville Road at Lindbergh Road, on the right when traveling west on Wertsville Road.
Named after the Werts (Wearts) family and listed on National, State, and Twp. Registers of Historic Places. A log schoolhouse was built in 1747 in Wertsville District. Post Office established 1854. — — Map (db m161221) HM
On County Route 513 at County Route 519, on the right when traveling east on County Route 513.
Originally called Everitts Mill, the village once comprised of a mill, post office, schoolhouse, tavern, blacksmiths shop, tailor shop, two storehouses, and approximately 25 dwellings situated on the Nishisakawick Creek. Founded in 1759. — — Map (db m55266) HM
On County Route 519 at Mount Pleasant Road, on the right on County Route 519.
Known as Everitts Mills by 1759, then Everittstown by 1816. A post office served the town from 1848 until 1912, also a blacksmith shop, stores, a tailor, the grist and oil mill, plus the old tavern. — — Map (db m71544) HM
On Old Turnpike Road (County Route 517) south of Beacon Light Road, on the right when traveling south.
Founded in 1727, the congregation was originally German Reformed. First a log building. A series of
larger structures followed. Present building erected in 1851 and remodeled in 1902. — — Map (db m16933) HM
On Mount Joy Road, on the right when traveling north.
A man-made dam has been continuously harnessing the Musconetcong River at this location for over 250 years, influencing the settlement of the region and providing visitors and residents of Finesville with a connection to its historical origins as an . . . — — Map (db m89614) HM
On Bonetown Road, on the right when traveling south.
A neighborhood south of Croton. Got its name through legend of a chicken stealing family that lived there. When forced to move "Great" piles of chicken bones remained at this site. — — Map (db m22487) HM
On Sergeantsville Flemington Road (County Route 523), on the right.
Owned by John Buchanan from 1774 to 1813. From 1813 to 1846, the second Buchanan's Tavern was operated across the road. It was known as Trout's Tavern until it closed around 1855. — — Map (db m73841) HM
On North Main Street, 0.1 miles north of East Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Major Lambert Boeman of the 15th NJ Infantry is buried here just to the east. He was killed at Cedar Creek, VA in October of 1864 while in command of the 10th NJ. — — Map (db m72696) HM
On Mine Street just east of Shields Ave., on the right when traveling east.
Found here and south towards the area of Copper Hill as early as 1816. Mining craze lasted 50 years, but limited amounts of ore never allowed commercial success. — — Map (db m33205) HM
On Bonnell Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first house in the village, built by Samuel Fleming 1756.
This tablet is erected by Colonel Lowrey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, May 28, 1906. — — Map (db m33207) HM
On Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The country’s first, and, at one time, the largest,
cooperative egg auction. Operated here from 1932 until the death of the egg business in the 1960s. — — Map (db m16682) HM
On New Jersey Route 31, 0.1 miles north of Walter E. Foran Blvd., on the right when traveling north.
Site of the County's second longest continuously operated agricultural fair from 1865 until moved in 2001 to county property below Ringoes. Also the site of the renowned 5/8 mile oval Flemington Speedway 1910-2002. — — Map (db m62382) HM
On Maple Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Maple Street.
Original portion of the building erected with the generous bequest made January 6, 1906 by Dr. William H. Bartles. Land for the building donated by a devoted friend of the library, Hiram E. Deats. Library building enlarged in 1939. — — Map (db m19525) HM
The houses at #20 & #24 Mine St. were home to members of the Fulper family during the 19th & early 20th centuries. During the 1910s, a house at #26 was moved to Park Ave. & #24 was moved about 30' west to accommodate factory expansion & construction . . . — — Map (db m78411) HM
Home of Fulper Pottery President William Hill Fulper II & his wife, the former Eta Pearce. Originally built in the early 1800s, the home was completely remodeled in 1924 in the Mediterranean Villa style. It was decorated inside with hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m78412) HM
On Mine Street near Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Hill Pottery Company, founded by Samuel Hill, began manufacturing earthenware products at this site in 1814. By 1860, the company had been purchased by Abram Fulper and became known as Fulper Pottery. On September 19, 1929, a fire of electrical . . . — — Map (db m19524) HM
On New Jersey Route 12, on the right when traveling west.
These stately trees, mostly White Oak (Quercus alba), are living remnants of the land owned and farmed by Jacob Kase (Case) who came in 1732 from what is now Germany. Some of these trees may date to the 18th century. This stand of trees was bisected . . . — — Map (db m92245) HM
On Capner Street, on the right when traveling west.
געדענק (Yiddish: Remember)
Remember the
6,000,000
who perished during the
Nazi Holocaust 1934-1945
לא תשכח (Hebrew: Do not forget)
Bergen-Belsen
Buchenwald . . . — — Map (db m101358) HM
On New Jersey Route 12 at Mine Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 12.
Johann Kase purchased land from Penn family 1738. Built a log cabin with help of Chief Tuccamigan’s tribe. Stone mansion house built ca. 1798. — — Map (db m16690) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Samuel Southard, U.S. Senator, N.J. Governor, & Sec. of Navy, erected this building in 1811. Office of Gov. Vroom, 1817-1819 & Alexander Wurts, 1820-1881. Redesigned in the Greek Revival style by Mahlon Fisher in 1840. — — Map (db m30950) HM
James Teague, of North Carolina's Teague family of potters, hand threw Stangl's stoneware pottery here from Spring of 1941 until shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor & America's entry into World War II in late December of the same year. During . . . — — Map (db m63556) HM
On New Jersey Route 31, on the right when traveling north.
This was the original site of an 1802 Log Schoolhouse. The current structure was built in 1854, and served Raritan Township as a One-Room Schoolhouse until 1949. Used as an office for The Flemington Fair and Carnival Association. — — Map (db m30949) HM
