This home was built in 1894 by Samuel L. Allen, inventor of the Flexible Flyer sled and the Planet Junior Plow.
In 1920 it was purchased and refurbished by Eldridge R. Johnson, founder and president of the Victor Talking Machine Company, forerunner . . . — — Map (db m79567) HM
1682-Settled by Friends; 1698-Founded as Chester Township; 1700-Recognized as business and cultural center of area; 1778-British Officers lodged here;1802-Named Moorestown in honor of Thomas Moore Tavern Keeper; 1812-Present town hall erected. — — Map (db m79573) HM
On East Main Street at Chester Avenue on East Main Street.
He was well known as a maker of grandfather clocks. Circa 1775-1832.
For a number of years he was a member of the township committee.
A Quaker, he died in 1832 and is buried in the Friends Graveyard across Main Street.
The building, later . . . — — Map (db m24651) HM
On E Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Oldest portion built by Joshua Borton Circa 1800 Owners: Gilbert Page, General Store & PO. 3rd Postmaster 1813 – 1839 Ebenezer Roberts Late 1800. — — Map (db m35963) HM
On East Main Street at Chester Avenue on East Main Street.
Built as a tavern about 1800, it became known in 1846 as the William Penn Hotel. C.C. & B.F. Coles purchased it in 1859 changing the name to Coles Hotel in 1890. Many important persons stopped here. It was also the home of the Camden-Moorestown . . . — — Map (db m24659) HM
John Cox bought this tavern in 1745. He was town clerk from 1748 to 1791. Town meetings were held here until 1812 when the Town Hall was built. It was the home of the stagecoach line to Camden from 1835 to 1850 and a stop of the Mt. Holly stage. It . . . — — Map (db m79568) HM
Built by Thomas Moore in 1734 it was the towns first tavern. It was a two story frame building with two rooms on each floor. The building was demolished in 1878. The town of Moorestown derived its name from Thomas Moore who died July 30th, 1760. — — Map (db m79576) HM
Five hundred feet down the hill was a spring of clear, cold water around which the Indians camped before the coming of the white man.
It was also near this spring that the first white settlers built their log cabins and started the community of . . . — — Map (db m79578) HM
Oldest center portion c. 1738, with later additions 1760’s, the Smith Mansion and 160 acre farm, which hosted Lafayette during the American Revolution, was also raided by Hessian troops. Presented 19 October 2000 The Rancocas Valley Chapter . . . — — Map (db m35879) HM
Front part built in 1812. Rear section with a stage added in 1859 and a jail at east rear corner in 1876. It was the town center for political meetings, lectures, suppers, fairs, flower shows and early silent movies. First police station located . . . — — Map (db m24652) HM
On Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here on December 23, 1776 was fought the Battle of Ironworks Hill. This diversionary tactic aided Washington to capture Trenton. — — Map (db m35868) HM
On Park Drive at Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Drive.
This Mill Stone was recovered from the site of the historic industrial park at the corner of Mill and Pine Street. Built in 1796 by Cox & Davidson and operated with five French Burrs until destroyed by fire in 1910. This Mill Stone is the only true . . . — — Map (db m79681) HM
On High Street at Grant Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
The Burlington County Prison Museum is a National Historical Landmark located here in the heart of historic Mount Holly, New Jersey.
Designed by Robert Mills, one of America's first native-born and trained architects, the Burlington County . . . — — Map (db m35420) HM
On High Street at Grant Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
This Burlington County Jail was designed, 1808, by Robert Mills, noted Federal architect. His plan still influences penal building. — — Map (db m35417) HM
On Mill Street (County Route 537) at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street.
1771 – 1822 - Samuel Clark and Butler Atkinson Cabinet Makers 1822 – 1829 - Alexander A. Young Sold Tinwear and Stoves He also printed . . . — — Map (db m79682) HM
On this site stood John Woolman’s Tailor Shop Here he probably “tended shop and kept books” in 1740 when a lad of 20. He bought the property in 1747, and deeded it to his mother, Elizabeth Woolman in 1753. *************** The second . . . — — Map (db m79684) HM
On Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
A decisive skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Colonel Samuel Griffin’s troops were entrenched at this site. They decoyed Colonel (Count) Kurt von Donop’s Hessian soldiers away from Bordentown thus reducing the enemy forces defending Trenton and . . . — — Map (db m35865) HM
On Mill Street (County Route 537) at High Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street.
This Hardware Store Established on Mill Street by William Calvert in 1770 1920-30 Storefront Restored by Paul Musgrove of Mount Holly For the Present Owner, Arthur R. Eldred September 22, 1980 — — Map (db m79685) HM
Part of General Clinton's British Army under the Hessian General Knyphausen passed by here on the way to capture Mount Holly on June 20, 1778.
At nearby Hainesport a skirmish developed when Patriots destroyed the bridge over the Rancocas Creek. . . . — — Map (db m117292) HM
On Hooten Avenue 0.2 miles west of Moorestown-Mount Laurel Road, on the left when traveling west.
Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977) was born and spent her childhood years in this farmhouse, Paulsdale. She grew up in a Quaker family with a tradition of activism in education and public service and a strong belief in equality. Alice Paul dedicated her . . . — — Map (db m35780) HM
On Moorestown - Mount Laurel Road at Hainesport Road, on the left when traveling east on Moorestown - Mount Laurel Road.
Oldest Friends Meeting House in Burlington County – Used as barracks for General Clinton’s troops in June 1778 Built 1760 Addition 1798 — — Map (db m35883) HM
On County Road 537 at milepost 13.8 at Larchmont Blvd, on the right when traveling west on County Road 537.
The "Marne Highway" part of Burlington County route 537 connects Moorestown with Mount Holly. The last great attack in WWI by three German divisions in the battlefield sectors of the "Marne" in France was crush during July and August 1918. So named . . . — — Map (db m60364) HM
In 1743, John Penn deeded to Evesham Twp. this one acre of land for "strangers deceased, therein, Negro slaves, and poor...for evermore." — — Map (db m79416) HM
On Hooten Avenue 0.2 miles from Moorestown-Mount Laurel Road, on the left when traveling west.
The birthplace and family home of Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977), 20th century international women's rights leader. As founder of the National Women's Party, Dr. Paul played a central role in the final struggle for women's suffrage, and authored the . . . — — Map (db m35784) HM
Paulsdale
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
This is the birthplace of Alice Stokes Paul, suffragist, . . . — — Map (db m92472) HM
Near Coopers Road 0.1 miles from Buzzard Hill Road.
All living things depend on water to service. Water covers almost three quarters of the earth's surface, but only three percent of it is fresh water, and less than one third of that is usable. The remaining fresh water is locked up as snow and ice . . . — — Map (db m36820) HM
On Pavilion Avenue at Lafayette Street (New Jersey Route 543), on the right when traveling north on Pavilion Avenue.
The funding for the restoration and lighting of the
Keystone Watchcase Clock Tower was raised by the
Riverside Business Association
[Officers, Board Members, Contributors]
Contributions as of June 17, 2002
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m131440) HM
On Pavilion Avenue at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on Pavilion Avenue.
In honor of our citizens who answered the call
World War 1917 - 1918
Died in Service
☆Charles Frinkzas ☆Samuel T. Lambert ☆Edgar S. Nugent ☆Nicholas Piccone
☆Luigo Di. Gregione ☆Samuel Louder ☆James . . . — — Map (db m131432) WM
On Pavilion Avenue south of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Riverside
honors those who
served in World War II
These gave their today
for our tomorrow.
John C. Adams, Jr. • Matthew J. Kirchner
Frank J. Astemborski • Walter J. Kranz
Frederick E. Benoit • Emory E. Laslocky
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m131436) WM
On Hornberger Avenue at Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hornberger Avenue.
Main Cable
1906 - 1980
George Washington Bridge 1827 - 1931
Golden Gate Bridge 1933 - 1937
Fabricated by John A. Roebling & Sons — — Map (db m33302) HM
On Main Street at 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Built in 1915, entertainment in
the auditorium included
vaudeville shows, minstrels,
boxing matches and movies.
It was one of the first
centrally air-conditioned
building in the United States. — — Map (db m33317) HM
On Tenth Avenue at Hornberger Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Tenth Avenue.
Built in the 1920, this field
was one of the nicest ball
parks in New Jersey.
Originally a wooden fence
surrounded the playing
field. There was also a
large grandstand that could
seat 1,200 fans. — — Map (db m33307) HM
On Main Street just west of 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The John A. Roebling's Sons "Company Store" opened for business in 1906 and was the largest and best stocked regional enterprise. It created a bustling center of commerce for the villagers. — — Map (db m160133) HM
On Riverside Avenue at 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Riverside Avenue.
Built in 1905, men working in the construction of the
plant and village paid $2.00 a week for room and board. At one time there were two bowling lanes in the cellar. — — Map (db m33577) HM
On Riverside Avenue at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Riverside Avenue.
This memorial erected by the citizens of the Town of Roebling in honor and in memory of the founders, sons of John A. Roebling 1905 - 1930 — — Map (db m33584) HM
On Hornberger Avenue at Alden Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hornberger Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
Abrams, Walter R. •
Abrams, Howard •
Agoes, Joseph •
Alesander, James •
Alexander, William •
Anchak, Joseph •
*Andrews, Alexander W. •
Andrews, Malcolm, Jr. •
*Arnold, Robert L. •
Arnold, Frank •
Austin, Lawrence R. . . . — — Map (db m33309) HM
On Hornberger Avenue at Alden Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hornberger Avenue.
Abrams, Walter R. •
Abrams, Howard •
Agoes, Joseph •
Alexander, James •
Alexander, William •
Anchak, Joseph •
Andrews, Alexander W. * •
Andrews, Malcolm, Jr. •
Arnold, Robert L. * •
Arnold, Frank •
Austin, Lawrence R. . . . — — Map (db m160224) WM
On 4th Avenue just north of Hornberger Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice and in honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of our Country — — Map (db m160130) WM
In memory of our Roebling village men who made the Supreme Sacrifice in WW II
Robert Arnold •
Richard Engel •
Herbert Larson •
Joseph Seaman •
James Tonne •
Joseph Varga
Walter Andrews •
Carl Larson •
Ralph Pigott • . . . — — Map (db m160135) WM
Deeded by Samuel Richards to Church Trustees: Jesse Richards, Thomas S. Richards, John Richards, Samuel B. Finch, Thomas Sordan, Samuel Bareford and Henry Brown; on June 13, 1826. — — Map (db m79514) HM
On Quaker Bridge Road at U.S. 206 on Quaker Bridge Road.
The imposing, classically-inspired Atsion mansion was the height of fashion when Samuel Richards built it in 1826. Sited on a rise, it overlooked both the ironworks and lake that served as a mill pond to provide water power to the village. The . . . — — Map (db m79531) HM
Original owner of the land was Elsie Gaskill. Later sold to Thomas A. Snider. Snider was the Justice of the Peace and held court upstairs. Pic-A-Lilli, as we know it has been owned and operated by four generations of the Pickett Russell family. — — Map (db m79513) HM
Atsion’s history begins with iron. In 1765 Charles Read purchased lands at Atsion and established an iron forge. The village’s most prosperous period began in 1824 when Samuel Richards purchased the property. Under his ownership, Atsion consisted of . . . — — Map (db m42338) HM
On Willow Grove Road (County Route 648) at Indian Mills Road (County Route 620), on the right when traveling west on Willow Grove Road.
Founded in 1758 by the New Jersey provincial legislature on the Edgepillock or Brotherton tract, now Indian Mills. Under the guidance of the Reverend John Brainerd, a self supporting community was established here. In 1801, the Indians accepted the . . . — — Map (db m42273) HM
On Petticoat Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
On orders from General Washington to pull Hessian troops southward from positions of support near Trenton, 600 Americans, stationed at Mount Holly under Colonel Samuel Griffin, attacked a Hessian outpost here on December 21. When the 3,000 Hessians . . . — — Map (db m35866) HM
On Jacksonville Jobstown Road, on the right when traveling east.
The brick structure standing near this point, is Copany Meeting House, built in 1775, following a skirmish between American units under Colonel Samuel Griffin and Hessian troops commanded by Colonel Kurt von Donop at nearby Petticoat Bridge on . . . — — Map (db m35867) HM
On Highland Road at Springfield Meeting House Road, on the left when traveling north on Highland Road.
This Site was placed in the National
and New Jersey State Historical Registers
in 1979.
The Meeting House, situated at the
intersection of two Indian Trails, is one
of the oldest in Burlington County.
Early Quakers worshipped here . . . — — Map (db m35918) HM
In 1805, this land was deeded by William and Sarah Wilkens to be used by residents of Tabernacle. "As long as Wheels of Time shall not cease to roll". — — Map (db m79464) HM
On Carranza Road south of Medford Lakes Road/Chatsworth Road (County Route 532), on the right when traveling north.
Owner 1845
Charles S. Kemble, innkeeper,
farmer, blacksmith, member
N.J. House of Assembly
1855-59.
Burl. Co. Sheriff 1869.
Died while in office. — — Map (db m35219) HM
On Carranza Road at Medford Lakes Road/Chatsworth Road (County Route 532), on the right when traveling north on Carranza Road.
Site "The Tabernacle in the
Wilderness"
Established 1778 by
John Brainerd.
Both whites and indians
worshipped here.
Used as school until 1885. — — Map (db m35222) HM
Erected under the leadership Rev. George Reeves. Land deeded to church by Joseph Mathis. Career of many noted ministers started here. — — Map (db m79462) HM
On Carranza Road at Medford Lakes Road/Chatsworth Road (County Route 532), on the right when traveling north on Carranza Road.
Most necessary in
Colonial Times,
date erected unknown.
Blacksmiths were
Charles Kemble, Gilbert Knight,
Henry Allen, and William Cutts — — Map (db m35216) HM
On Carranza Road at Chatsworth Road on Carranza Road.
Built 1856 opposite church used as a school. Land given by Charles Bowker. Demolished 1910 when 2 room school was erected alongside. — — Map (db m79465) HM
On Carranza Road 4.4 miles from Forked Neck Road/Bozarthtown Road, on the right when traveling south.
This monument commemorates the legacy and tragic accident of Captain Emilio Carranza Rodriguez, a Mexican aviator. Born in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico, Carranza was returning from a goodwill mission on a nonstop flight from New York to Mexico . . . — — Map (db m35139) HM
On Speedwell Place Road 0.3 miles from Friendship-Speedwell Road, on the left when traveling north.
A wandering priest
made this hallowed ground
for all time.
Graves marked by
heavy pine slabs.
Only stone inscribed,
Charles Wills 1839. — — Map (db m36801) HM
On Friendship-Speedwell Road at Hawkins-Speedwell Road, on the left when traveling west on Friendship-Speedwell Road.
Saw Mill
Built by Daniel Randolph, 1770.
Furnace and forge by
Benjamin Randolph, 1773.
Log house standing until 1948,
also a log schoolhouse here. — — Map (db m36798) HM
On Whites Bog Road at West Whites Bog Road, on the right when traveling north on Whites Bog Road.
Historic Whitesbog Village has its origins in 1857 when James A. Fenwick began cultivating cranberry bogs at this location. His son-in-law Joseph Josiah White took over management of the farm upon Fenwick's death in 1882, and not long after the . . . — — Map (db m35117) HM
On Salem Road 0.4 miles from Beverly-Rancocas Road, on the left when traveling north.
Honor Roll
Willingboro Township
Those Who Served in World War II
Clifford Anderson • David R. Ballinger • Florence H. Ballinger • Allen A. Bartlett • Jess Bryan Bennett • Earnest W. Bowder • H. Dean Bowker • Keith H. Bowker • Percy M. . . . — — Map (db m36177) HM
On Beverly Rancocas Road at John F. Kennedy Way on Beverly Rancocas Road.
William Franklin, son of Benjamin Franklin, and last royal governor of New Jersey, had his country home here and owned the property from 1770-1785. As a boy he participated in the lightning experiment with his father. Appointed governor in 1763 by . . . — — Map (db m94766) HM
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