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Clickable Map of Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Hunterdon County, NJ (354) Mercer County, NJ (286) Morris County, NJ (367) Somerset County, NJ (159) Warren County, NJ (117) Bucks County, PA (241)  HunterdonCounty(354) Hunterdon County (354)  MercerCounty(286) Mercer County (286)  MorrisCounty(367) Morris County (367)  SomersetCounty(159) Somerset County (159)  WarrenCounty(117) Warren County (117)  BucksCountyPennsylvania(241) Bucks County (241)
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201New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Little York — Little York
On County Route 614 at Schick Road, on the right when traveling west on County Route 614.
Late 1800's had 3 churches, 2 stores, 2 mills, tavern, blacksmith & wheelwright shop. Located on branch of Wissahawken (Hakihokake) creek. — Map (db m30355) HM
202New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Locktown — Locktown Baptist Church
On Locktown Sergeantsville Road at Locktown School Road, on the right when traveling south on Locktown Sergeantsville Road.
Congregation organized in 1742 in Baptistown. A log cabin & a later frame church preceded this 1819 building. — Map (db m16590) HM
203New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Locktown — Old School Baptist Church1819
On Locktown Sergeantsville Road at Locktown School Road, on the left when traveling north on Locktown Sergeantsville Road.
The Locktown Stone Church was built in 1819 by the Kingwood Baptists, placed on the National Register in 1973, purchased in 1979 by Donald B. Jones and donated to Delaware Township, and restored in 1995 by the Friends of the Locktown Church, Inc. — Map (db m18998) HM
204New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Milford — Milford
On Water Street at Park Lane, on the right when traveling south on Water Street.
Grist mill and several houses here in mid 1700's. Known as Burnt Mills after fire in 1769. Ferry to Pennsylvania here until 1842 when a bridge was built. — Map (db m16646) HM
205New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Milford — Milford Railroad
On Bridge Street at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Bridge Street.
The Belvidere-Delaware Railroad c.1853. Later leased to the Penn R.R. System, the line allowed transit of Lehigh & Hudson R.R. passenger trains. — Map (db m16750) HM
206New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Milford — Milford World War I Veterans Monument1914 World War 1918
On Water Street (County Route 519) at York Street, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
These brave men of the Borough of Milford N.J. answered the call of their country during the World War. Jake Bazanka • Russell Bunn • Pierre Drewson • Morris Geddis • George Haney • Karl Holden • Cyril Javes • Harold Javes • . . . — Map (db m44267) HM
207New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Milford — Train Disaster
On Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Oswaego Express plunged through a washed out bridge over Quequacommisscong Creek just to the south on 4 October 1877 after its last stop in Milford. Eight died. — Map (db m85969) HM
208New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Mount Airy — Mount Airy
On New Jersey Route 179 at Mt. Airy Village Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 179.
Village Grew Up Around Holcombe’s Storehouse. Built In 1743. Patriot Army Passed Here June 1778. — Map (db m17083) HM
209New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Mount Pleasant — Alexandria Presbyterian Church
On Mt. Pleasant - Everittstown Road, on the right when traveling south.
Congregation was formed c1752. Original log structure replaced in 1802. Present Greek Revival Church built in 1843. — Map (db m16636) HM
210New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Mount Pleasant — Mount Pleasant
On Mt. Pleasant - Everittstown Rd, on the right when traveling south.
Settled by English and Germans in 18th century. Village grew up around two mill sites, tavern and church. — Map (db m16637) HM
211New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Mount Pleasant — Mount Pleasant General Store
On Little York - Mt. Pleasant Road (County Route 519) at Rick Road, on the right when traveling north on Little York - Mt. Pleasant Road.
This property, comprising the Mount Pleasant General Store and a smokehouse at the rear, is on the National and State Registers. The smokehouse was constructed in the early 1830's, and the store was erected around 1840. Both were built by the Warne . . . — Map (db m37110) HM
212New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Mountainville — Mountainville Post
On Water Street at Rockaway Road, on the right when traveling west on Water Street.
Established in 1880 by the Farley family, the Post stayed in the family for 100 years. It has served as Post Office, General Store and focal point for the Village of Mountainville. — Map (db m16670) HM
213New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Mt. Joy — Mt. Joy
On Riegelsville Road, on the right when traveling south.
Two early saw mills located here. Village served by Belvidere and Delaware Railroad until its demise. — Map (db m16748) HM
214New Jersey (Hunterdon County), New Hampton — Dusenbery Mansion HouseCirca 1792
On Musconetcong River Road (County Route 645), on the right when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — Map (db m55826) HM
215New Jersey (Hunterdon County), New Hampton — General Daniel MorganHero of the Battles of Saratoga and Cowpens
On Musconetcong River Road just west of New Hampton Road, on the right when traveling south.
Daniel Morgan was born in New Hampton, Hunterdon County in 1736. Like other residents on the New Jersey frontier, Morgan's father worked for the Union Iron Furnace. Uneducated, Morgan left home in 1751 and worked as a wagoner in Pittstown, NJ. He . . . — Map (db m68830) HM
216New Jersey (Hunterdon County), New Hampton — Major General Daniel MorganCommander of the Famed Morgan Rifle Corps
On Musconetcong River Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born in this Village of New Hampton, Lebanon Township, NJ in 1736. Died in Winchester, VA July 6, 1802. Military Service French and Indian War Revolutionary War Battle of Quebec, Canada Captured 1775 Distinguished himself in the Battle . . . — Map (db m17920) HM
217New Jersey (Hunterdon County), New Hampton — New Hampton
On Musconetcong River Road, on the right when traveling north.
Early taverns near the Musconetcong River Crossings served travelers between Trenton and the Oxford furnaces. Birthplace of Daniel Morgan, one of Washington’s Generals. — Map (db m16611) HM
218New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Norton — Van Syckles Tavern
On Charlestown Road (County Road 635) at Van Syckles Road, on the right when traveling west on Charlestown Road.
Est. 1763 Served Workers from Union Forge. David Reynolds Owner and Builder. Hanged in 1765 by the British for Counterfeiting — Map (db m4896) HM
219New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oak Grove — Oak Grove
On Oak Grove Road, on the right when traveling west.
Settled in 1700'S. By 1873 only a gristmill, sawmill, post office and a few homes remained. Town named for oak forests surrounding it. — Map (db m16691) HM
220New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — Col. John Taylor's Grist Mill
On Taylor's Mill Road at Rockaway Road, on the left when traveling east on Taylor's Mill Road.
Site of Col. John Taylor's Grist Mill c.1760 — Map (db m16708) HM
221New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — New Germantown
On Old Turnpike Road near Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
A German settlement in the 1740's. It's Lutheran church, 1751, served a large area. The village became Oldwick in 1918. — Map (db m16766) HM
222New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — Site of Colonel John Mehelm House
On New Bromley Road, on the right when traveling east.
George Washington stayed in this house while his troops camped between White House and New Bromley. House burned in mid 1960’s. — Map (db m16606) HM
223New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — Taylor's Mill Historic District
On Potterstown Road, on the right when traveling north.
English settler John Taylor established a gristmill c. 1760 approximately 0.7 miles downstream on Taylor's Mill Road. The mill supplied flour to American troops during the Revolutionary War and continued to operate into the early 20th century. This . . . — Map (db m20329) HM
224New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — Village of Bissell
On Bissell Road at Welsh Road, on the left when traveling west on Bissell Road.
Formerly known as Apgar's Corners, this settlement was renamed in honor of the Asst. Post Master General of the United States, Wilson Bissell. — Map (db m20330) HM
225New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchCirca 1750
On Main Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Altered in 1830 Addition in 1854 Chancel added in 1883 Presented by Penelope Van Princes Chapter, Oldwick, New Jersey — Map (db m46412) HM
226New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Oldwick — Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
On Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
New Jersey's oldest Lutheran Congregation's first service was conducted on August 1, 1714, by the Reverend Justus Falkner, the first Protestant minister ordained in America. It was held in the home of Aree Van Guinee, a freed slave, who later . . . — Map (db m75926) HM
227New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pattenburg — “Liver Eating” Johnson
On Bloomsbury Road (County Route 579 at milepost 33.5) at Pattenburg Road (County Route 614), on the right when traveling west on Bloomsbury Road.
John Garrison, later known as John Johnston, born here c. 1830. Killed many of the Crow Tribe, slayers of his Indian wife. Robert Redford movie “Jeremiah Johnson” popularized his life. — Map (db m91046) HM
228New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pattenburg — Bellewood Park
On Pattenburg Road (New Jersey Route 614), on the right when traveling west.
From 1904 – 1916 the Lehigh Valley Railroad operated one of the largest amusement parks in the east on these hills. — Map (db m16813) HM
229New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pattenburg — Bethlehem Baptist Church
On Interstate 78 Frontage Road at Baptist Church Road, on the right when traveling west on Interstate 78.
Congregation sas formed in 1837. Church built same year on the Brunswick-Easton Turnpike (now Rt. 78). Abandoned in 1906. — Map (db m16609) HM
230New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pattenburg — Hickory Corners
On Pattenburg Road (New Jersey Route 614) at Bloomsbury Road, on the right when traveling south on Pattenburg Road.
Hickory Tavern was a regular stop in the early 1700'S for coaches on The King’s Highway. — Map (db m16814) HM
231New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pattenburg — Pattenburg United Methodist Church
On Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Church was built in 1853 although worship services were conducted in local homes and barns from 1840. — Map (db m16751) HM
232New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Penwell — Welcome To The Twp. Of Lebanon
On Penwell Road, on the right when traveling east.
Settled in the 18th century as an agricultural community. Est. 1731 Inc. 1798 1798 Bicentenial 1998 — Map (db m17408) HM
233New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Perryville — David Reynolds Tavern/Joseph Van Syckel Residence
On Charlestown Road (County Route 635) near Van Sickel Road, on the right when traveling north.
David Reynolds Tavern -- 1763 -- Joseph Van Syckel Residence -- 1839 -- Union Township Historic SiteMap (db m19244) HM
234New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Perryville — Perryville Tavern
On Perryville Road (County Route 625) just south of Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south.
[Newer, Blue Marker]: Built in 1813. Named in honor of Admiral Perry’s Lake Erie victory. Later called Brick Tavern. In 1969 moved from Rt. 78 site to this location. [Older, Red Marker]: Built, 1813, Named for Perry’s Lake . . . — Map (db m16614) HM
235New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Century Inn
On County Route 579 at milepost 27.9, on the right.
Commissioner General Moore Furman supervised bakery near here for George Washington’s troops. Later he built this stone inn in 1800. Building renovated in 2001. — Map (db m36349) HM
236New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Linden Farms
On Pittstown Road north of Bloomsbury Road, on the right when traveling south.
Rockhill-Potts, Agans & Douglass families. Farmed since 1752. — Map (db m16635) HM
237New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Mechlin's Tavern
On Mechlin Corner Road (County Route 579 at milepost 30.4) at Bloomsbury Road (County Route 625), on the right when traveling west on Mechlin Corner Road.
Tavern lot purchased by J. Robeson in 1752 from the “Great Society.” Tavern and farm were in Mechlin’s family ownership from 1810 to 1934. — Map (db m36350) HM
238New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Mount Salem ChurchCirca 1864
On County Route 579, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — Map (db m37111) HM
239New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Oak Grove Grange #119Site of
On Pittstown Road just south of Locust Grove Road, on the right when traveling south.
Chartered June 30, 1896 Charter surrendered 1988 Original building built in 1898 on land owned by H.K. Wright. Grange founded for purpose of cooperative buying to lower costs for farmers. — Map (db m47943) HM
240New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Rockhill Agricultural Historic District
On Race Street 0.2 miles west of Pittstown Road, on the left when traveling east.
Named for Rockhill family who lived here on 846 acres as early as 1731. Original stone arch bridge built c1867 by H. Johnson. Reconstructed 2013/ — Map (db m70021) HM
241New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Rockhill Property
On County Route 513 near County Route 579, on the right when traveling south.
John Rockhill Hunterdon County's first physician 1743 — Map (db m32165) HM
242New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Stone Mill
On County Route 579, on the right when traveling north.
Built by Moore Furman, Deputy Quartermaster General of Washington’s army. — Map (db m16692) HM
243New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown — Worthington Farm
On Bloomsbury Road (County Route 579), on the right when traveling west.
Late 18th century home of John Worthington. Rear wing added 1820. — Map (db m17251) HM
244New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pittstown, Franklin Township — The Capoolong Creek TrailPittstown Branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
On Sidney Road (County Road 617) just north of Lower Kingtown Road, on the left when traveling north.
The Capoolong Creek Trail is on the former Pittstown 3.9 mile trail branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. This rail line connected Pittstown to the Lehigh Valley main line located at Landsdown. During the 1890s, this important rail line service . . . — Map (db m33371) HM
245New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Potterstown — Potterstown
On Potterstown Lane at U.S. 22, on the left when traveling west on Potterstown Lane.
Located at crossroads of the West Jersey Society’s boundary line and old Raritan Path. First German Lutheran Church in New Jersey was built here c. 1730. — Map (db m16767) HM
246New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Pottersville — Pottersville
On Fairmount Road near Hollow Brook Road, on the right when traveling east.
Named for prominent Potter family, the village was known early as “Lamington Falls.” Three counties merge at the river, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset. — Map (db m16915) HM
247New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Quakertown — Franklin Township WWII Memorial1941 - 1945
On Quakertown Road (County Route 579), on the right when traveling east.
In the glory of their youth we will remember them. Our dead shall not have died in vain. Orrin C. Boice • Frederick E. Dissler • Andrew J. Hodulik • Robert V. Leusenring • Porter C. Little Dedicated to our Veterans of World War II . . . — Map (db m19531) HM
248New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Quakertown — One-Room Schoolhouse
On County Route 579, on the right when traveling east.
This building served as a school from 1837 to 1871 on Old Franklin School Road. It was used as a variable storage shed on Locust Grove Road until 1977, when it was moved here and restored. Its structural frame and windows remain original to the . . . — Map (db m94961) HM
249New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Quakertown — Quaker Meeting House
On County Route 579, on the right when traveling west.
An early 1700S log meeting here was replaced by a stone structure in 1754. This was torn down and rebuilt in 1862, reusing the original stones. This Friends' meeting is still in use today with its extant records dating back to 1744. — Map (db m16678) HM
250New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Quakertown — Quakertown Methodist Episcopal Church
On Croton Road (County Route 579 at milepost 26), just south of Quakertown Road, on the left when traveling north.
Organized in 1835. First church was built on this site in 1840. This Queen Anne Style structure erected in 1878. — Map (db m36348) HM
251New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Quakertown — Willis W. Vail1868 - 1951
On Quakertown Road (County Route 579), on the right when traveling east.
Attended school at the site from which this school came. Graduate: Swarthmore College Civil Engineer Township Official Boy Scout Leader — Map (db m19530) HM
252New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raritan Township — Hardscrabble Hill
On Hardscrabble Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
An ancient name for this hill on the old road to Frenchtown. It possibly got its name for the difficulty that horses had pulling a wagon to the top of the hill. It was also known as "Grays Hill". — Map (db m20381) HM
253New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raritan Township — Raritan Township 9-11 Memorial Clock
On Sergeantsville - Flemginton Road, on the right when traveling south.
. . . — Map (db m20383) WM
254New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raritan Township — Raritan Township Vietnam VeteransPost 506
On Sergeantsville - Flemington Road, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to the Raritan Twp. Veterans of the Vietnam War. The best men sow freedom, peace and liberty, for in these the best of man is reaped. Those that gave the supreme sacrifice: Fred Zyck Sgt. U.S. Army Michael Baldwin Sgt. U.S. . . . — Map (db m20382) HM
255New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raven Rock — Delaware & Raritan CanalMay They Rest In Peace Forever
On New Jersey Route 29 at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling south on State Route 29.
In memory of those who lost their lives during construction of the Delaware & Raritan Canal. From 1830 to 1834, an army of ditch diggers, carpenters and masons - many of whom were Irish immigrants - built the canal. Large numbers perished during . . . — Map (db m17080) HM
256New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raven Rock — Lumberville - Ravenrock Toll-Supported Pedestrian BridgeRededication May 2013
Near New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling south.
This rare multi-catenary, pedestrian only suspension bridge was designed and constructed by John A. Roebling's Sons Co. of Trenton, N.J. - the famed builders of the Brooklyn Bridge. It replaced a former vehicular bridge that consisted of four . . . — Map (db m68318) HM
257New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raven Rock — Saxtonville Tavern
On Daniel Bray Highway (State Highway 29), on the right when traveling north.
Circa 1782 Center of village called Saxtonville until 1850 when it was renamed Bull’s Island Station. — Map (db m16652) HM
258New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Raven Rock — Uranium Ore
On Daniel Bray Highway (New Jersey Route 29) at Quarry Road, on the right when traveling north on Daniel Bray Highway.
Found here in 1956 near Raven Rock. Mining company formed by prospectors responding to the cold war craze was never commercially viable. — Map (db m34266) HM
259New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Readingsburg — Hamlet of ReadingsburgAlso Called Stone Mill
On Cokesbury Road, on the right when traveling east.
Site of 18th and 19th Century Water Powered Mills. Placed on the state and federal register of historic sites in 1999. — Map (db m16927) HM
260New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Readingsburg — High Bridge and Longwood Valley Branch
On Cokesbury Road (County Route 639) near Columbia Trail (recreational), on the right when traveling north.
N.J. Central Railroad completed in 1875 to bring iron ore from Morris County to forges at High Bridge. In use until 1976 when the track right-of-way was sold. — Map (db m5292) HM
261New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Readington — Adrian Lane's Grist Mill
On Readington Road at Hillcrest Road, on the right when traveling east on Readington Road.
Site of Adrian Lane's Grist Mill C. 1710 First Mill In Readington — Map (db m19188) HM
262New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Readington — Cherry Hill Black Cemetery
On Readington Road, on the right when traveling west.
A colonial & early American cemetery for Blacks, free and slave, lies up to the rear of the church. — Map (db m16742) HM
263New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Readington — Reading Family Mills
On County Route 523 at Darts Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on County Route 523.
Site of Reading Family Grist, Saw & Fulling Mills. C. 1800 — Map (db m30948) HM
264New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Readington — Readington Church
On Readington Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1719 in North Branch. Moved to Readington 1738. Oldest Dutch Reformed Church in Hunterdon. Present building circa 1864. — Map (db m16743) HM
265New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Reaville — Reaville Church
On Old York Road, on the right when traveling south.
The first English Presbyterian Church in Amwell. Organized & Built - 1738 Removed Here - 1838 Rebuilt - 1883 — Map (db m59059) HM
266New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Reaville — Reaville Historic District
On Barley Sheaf Road, on the right when traveling south.
Formerly "Greenville" named after Runkell Rea. He built a general store in 1834. Became first postmaster in 1850. This was a stop on the stage line to York, Pa. The first English Presbyterian Church was moved to this site in 1837. Village prospered . . . — Map (db m97397) HM
267New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Academy af Arts & Science
On Larison Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Conducted 1876-1909 by Dr. Conrnelius Larison. Also publishing house for his “Fonic Speling Wurks in Orthoepy.” His old home lies to the east. — Map (db m16697) HM
268New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Amwell Academy
On Old York Road (New Jersey Route 179), on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1811 as a private school. In 1869 the Larison brothers, Dr. C.W. and Rev. A.B. opened their seminary at Ringoes. Building is one of the finest examples of Federal Architecture in N.J. — Map (db m16732) HM
269New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Amwell Church
On Old York Road (County Route 514 at milepost 1.3), on the right when traveling west.
Site of the first Presbyterian Church built in 1738. Here, George Whitefield’s sermon to 3000 people in 1740 inspired religious zeal. — Map (db m62456) HM
270New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Amwell Militia
On New Jersey Route 202, on the right when traveling north.
Erected in memory of the citizen soldiers of Amwell Township who, commanded by Captain John Schenck, on December 14th 1776, met and drove from this field a column of the British 16th Light Dragoons, after killing their commander, Cornet Francis . . . — Map (db m31959) HM
271New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Amwell SkirmishDecember 14, 1776
Near Geary's Ridge Road.
Support for the rebellion against British tyranny was at a low ebb in December 1776. The British occupied a strategic area in New Jersey and Washington's army had retreated across the Delaware River. The British commander in New Jersey sent . . . — Map (db m31960) HM
272New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Bellis - Durham - Totten Farm
On Wertsville Road west of Dutch Lane, on the right when traveling east.
This important early twentieth century farmstead represents the former predominance of dairy farming in Hunterdon County and is significant for its association with Frederick Totten, a founding member of the Hunterdon County Dairy Herd Improvement . . . — Map (db m42133) HM
273New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Black River and Western Railroad
On County Route 579, on the right when traveling south.
In 1854 Flemington Transportation Co. Built roadbed from Flemington to Lambertville. Became part of Pennsylvania RR in 1871. BR&WRR began operations in 1965. Other business located on site include creamery, lumber yard, mattress factory and feed . . . — Map (db m16696) HM
274New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Cornet Francis GearyTo The Memory Of
Near Garey's Ridge Road.
16 (The Queen's) Light Dragoons Born 1752 Killed in action here in the service of King George III December 14, 1776 Eldest son of Admiral Sir Francis Geary Baronet Erected in 1907 by his great nephew Sir William Nevill M. Geary . . . — Map (db m31961) HM
275New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Coronet Geary Trail
On U.S. 202 at Cornet Way, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 202.
British officer Francis Geary killed near here in a 1776 skirmish. He is buried to the northeast off Geary’s Ridge Road. — Map (db m16735) HM
276New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — East Amwell Veterans
On Wertsville Road, on the right when traveling west.
In tribute to the veterans of East Amwell Township who served in World War II. In Memory Of: William Eppele Steven Garboski Ralph Mattison Melbourn Lawrence J. Larsen Andrew H. Welisewitz Frank G. Laga Jr. Franklin V.D. Hill . . . — Map (db m21266) HM
277New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — East Amwell Veterans Honor Roll
On Wertsville Road at New Jersey Route 202-31, on the right when traveling west on Wertsville Road.
Honoring those who actively served during World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, or Desert Storm. — Map (db m16699) HM
278New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Hoagland Cemetery
On Frontage Road, on the right when traveling south.
In an 1889 Ringoes magazine, James Monroe Hoagland wrote of a cemetery of about 100 graves. It has been obliterated by plowing but was located in the field to your right. John Hoagland and other early farmers and settlers are said to have been . . . — Map (db m92448) HM
279New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Landis House
On Old York Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built 1750 by Henry Landis. Lafayette stayed here while a patient of Dr. Gershom Craven. — Map (db m16698) HM
280New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Old York Road
On Old York Road (New Jersey Route 179) at John Ringo Road (New Jersey Route 579), on the right when traveling north on Old York Road.
Early Lenape Indian trail; became a "Kings Highway" in 1764. Was main stage route between Philadelphia and New York. — Map (db m60413) HM
281New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Ringoes
On John Ringo Road (County Route 579) 0.3 miles south of Rosemont Ringos Road, on the right when traveling south.
Village named for John Ringo’s tavern, on the Old York Road. Sons of Liberty and Committee of Correspondence met here during the Revolutionary War. — Map (db m16695) HM
282New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Ringo's Tavern
On County Route 579, on the right when traveling north.
Site of Tavern owned by Ringo Family, 1738-1779. "Sons of Liberty" met here in 1766. Local political center during Revolution. — Map (db m16694) HM
283New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Servis-Quick Family Cemetery
On County Road 579 at milepost 15.5, on the left when traveling north.
19th century family graveyard. Over 100 graves of local residents. Captain Jacob Servis, aide to Gen. Washington at Yorktown buried here. Stone wall built in 1848. — Map (db m62918) HM
284New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Site of St. Andrew's Church
On Old York Road (New Jersey Route 179), on the right when traveling south.
Prior to 1750 an Anglican church built of logs, later stone. Only portions of cemetery remain. Dr. Gershom Craven, who treated General Lafayette, is buried here. All graves face east as was the custom of the times. — Map (db m16733) HM
285New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — Steam Era Signal & Switchstand
Near County Route 579, on the right when traveling south.
The purpose of the railroad signal is not unlike that of a traffic light; it tells locomotive engineers when they can proceed, when they should proceed with caution, and when they must stop. This type of railroad signal, which uses colored lights, . . . — Map (db m58822) HM
286New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Ringoes — United First Presbyterian Church of Amwell
On Old York Road (New Jersey Route 179) at Dutch Lane, on the right when traveling north on Old York Road.
Founded as a German Reform church in 1749 by Palentine Settlers from Germany. Stone church originally in adjoining cemetery. Became a Presbyterian church in 1810. Original entrance faced south. — Map (db m16734) HM
287New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rocktown — Old Rocks Church
On Mt. Airy - Harbourton Road, on the right when traveling south.
Now non-denominational, this church was organized by Methodists in 1774 & built in 1843. — Map (db m21265) HM
288New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rosemont — Captain Daniel Bray
Near Kingwood Stockton Road (County Route 519).
To commemorate the valour of Captain Daniel Bray. Who with a few patriotic citizens braved the enemy and collected enough boats from along the river to make possible the memorable crossing of the ice-laden Delaware of General Washington . . . — Map (db m16591) HM
289New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rosemont — Farm of Lloyd B. Wescott
On Raven Rock Road, on the right when traveling west.
Co-Founder of Hunterdon Medical Center, leading agricultural pioneer, & with wife, Barbara, an important patron of the arts. — Map (db m21191) HM
290New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rosemont — Rosemont
On Kingwood Stockton Road (County Route 519), on the right when traveling south.
Called Cross Keys Tavern from 1754 after William Rittenhouse’s establishment. Became Rosemont 1848. — Map (db m16824) HM
291New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rosemont — Rosemont - Raven Rock Bridge
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
292New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rosemont — Rosemont Cemetery
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
293New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Rosemont — Rosemont Water Co.
On Rosemont - Sergeantsville Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established March 14, 1964. Dedicated to the founders of The Rosemont Water Co. and the Board of Directors, past and present. — Map (db m73489) HM
294New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Segeantsville — Green Sergeant's Bridge
On Rosemont - Sergeantsville Road at Upper Creek Road, on the right when traveling east on Rosemont - Sergeantsville 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
295New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Sergeantsville — Barber Cemetery
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
296New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Sergeantsville — Delaware Township Veterans
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
297New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Sergeantsville — Delaware Twp. Hall
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
298New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Sergeantsville — Lower Amwell Brethren Church Cemetery
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
299New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Sergeantsville — Sandy Ridge Baptist Church
On Sandy Ridge Road at Sandy Ridge - Mount Airy Road, on the right when traveling west on Sandy Ridge Road.
First church built in 1818. This building erected 1866. Early ministers served in Flemington on Sunday, here on weekdays. — Map (db m16659) HM
300New Jersey (Hunterdon County), Sergeantsville — Sergeantsville First Brethren Church
On Rosemont - Ringoes Road, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1898. Building constructed the same year. Its Gothic Revival style is unique in Hunterdon County. — Map (db m16661) HM

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