On Rosemont - Raven Rock Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Kingwood Stockton Road (County Route 519), on the right when traveling south.
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
On Lambertville Headquarters Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Rosemont - Ringoes Road at Sergeantsville - Flemington Road, on the right when traveling west on Rosemont - Ringoes Road.
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
On Sergeantsville - Ringoes Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Sandbrook Headquarters Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Sergeantsville Road (County Road 523), on the right when traveling west.
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
On Milford Warren Glen Road (County Route 519) at Spring Mills / Spring Garden Road, on the right when traveling south on Milford Warren Glen Road.
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
On Stanton Mountain Road at Dreahook Road, on the right when traveling south on Stanton Mountain Road.
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
On Foothill Road, on the left when traveling east.
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
On New Jersey Route 31 at milepost 25.3, just south of W. Woodschurch Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Stanton Road at Stanton Mountain Road, on the right when traveling west on Stanton Road.
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
On Old Turnpike Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Bridge Street at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street.
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
On Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Bridge Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
Near New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling south.
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
On New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Rosemont Ringoes Road at Upper Creek Road, on the right when traveling east on Rosemont Ringoes Road.
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
On New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling south.
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
On New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling south.
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
On South Main Street (New Jersey Route 29), on the right when traveling north.
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
On Bridge Street at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Bridge Street.
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
On Old York Road at Pleasant Run Road, on the right when traveling north on Old York Road.
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
On Dory Dilts Road at Old York Road, on the right when traveling east on Dory Dilts Road.
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
On Clover Hill Road at William Penn Drive, on the right when traveling south on Clover Hill Road.
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
On Main Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
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
On Old York Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Hillsborough Road, 0.2 miles east of Old York Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Old York Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On River Avenue east of U.S. 202, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Asbury - West Portal Road, on the right when traveling south.
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
On New Jersey Route 173, 0.3 miles south of Tunnel Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Brunswick Pike at Asbury-West Portal Road, on the left when traveling east on Brunswick Pike.
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
On New Jersey Route 22, on the right when traveling west.
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
On U.S. 22 at Ridge Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 22.
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
On Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
[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
On Main Street just south of Somerset Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Newport Road, on the right when traveling north.
"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
On Hill Road at Woodglen Road, on the left when traveling north on Hill Road.
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
