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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Burlington County, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Burlington 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 Burlington County, NJ (331) Atlantic County, NJ (280) Camden County, NJ (187) Mercer County, NJ (430) Monmouth County, NJ (305) Ocean County, NJ (140) Bucks County, PA (270) Philadelphia County, PA (1659)  BurlingtonCounty(331) Burlington County (331)  AtlanticCounty(280) Atlantic County (280)  CamdenCounty(187) Camden County (187)  MercerCounty(430) Mercer County (430)  MonmouthCounty(305) Monmouth County (305)  OceanCounty(140) Ocean County (140)  BucksCountyPennsylvania(270) Bucks County (270)  PhiladelphiaCounty(1659) Philadelphia County (1659)
Mount Holly is the county seat for Burlington County
Adjacent to Burlington County, New Jersey
      Atlantic County (280)  
      Camden County (187)  
      Mercer County (430)  
      Monmouth County (305)  
      Ocean County (140)  
      Bucks County, Pennsylvania (270)  
      Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (1659)  
 
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201 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 6 — Powder Explosion
Adonijah Peacock died in January 1777 while drying a shipment of gunpowder rejected by Washington’s Valley Forge Quartermaster.Map (db m44983) HM
202 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 25 — Riley / Garwood House1847 - 1997
This classic 18th century Georgian house of Flemish Bond brick was built c. 1785. Note the belt coursing on the 2nd floor and the watertable brick details on the first floor.Map (db m44688) HM
203 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 15 — Sandtown
Many generations of the Prickitt family called it Prickittown. Several houses in the area date to the 18th century. 1847-1997Map (db m44958) HM
204 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 38 — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
This church was built in 1875. Dr. A. E. Scheibner had his office here from 1969 until 1992. In 2000 it was converted by his daughter into her own restored historic home.Map (db m44671) HM
205 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 17 — Star Glass Works
Windowpanes were made here by a farmers’ cooperative in 1825, tableware by Cochrane, and bottles by Trimble. Star Glass operated from 1850 to 1923. 1847-1997Map (db m44950) HM
206 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 27 — Stratton Burying Ground
Purchased for $120 by Evesham in 1813 from Enoch and Hannah Stratton for a public burying ground. Became part of Medford upon the founding of the township in 1847. 1847-1997Map (db m44972) HM
207 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 32 — The Albert Kirby House
This 1908 late Victorian was home to Albert and Anna Kirby, 1925-1952. He was Master of the Masons, Building and Loan President and a partner in Kirby Brothers until 1945.Map (db m44677) HM
208 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 10 — The Benjamin Wilkins House1847 - 1997
Built in 1785, this patterned glazed brick homestead is typical of several Wilkins properties of the period in this area.Map (db m45039) HM
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209 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 55 — The Brace Road School
In the 1830’s James Still, Herbal Doctor of the Pines, attended here. The earliest of Medford’s four rural one-room schools, it closed in 1918.Map (db m44970) HM
210 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 21 — The Dr. George Haines House1847 - 1997
Dr. Haines was the first registered physician in Medford. He helped organize the County Agricultural Society and a local bank. He built this home for his bride in 1826.Map (db m44684) HM
211 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 45 — The Dr. Josiah Reeve House
Dr. Reeve built this home in 1876. Medford’s first dentist, Dr. W. Roland Dunn, rented office and waiting room space here from the 1930’s to the mid 1950's.Map (db m44948) HM
212 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 41 — The Dr. R. S. Braddock House
Physician R. S. Braddock lived in the mid 1800's farmhouse c. 1875-1900. He was President of the Medford Fire Company in 1897 and served as Fire Chief from 1899 to 1901.Map (db m44676) HM
213 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 34 — The Everett Haines House
Two adjacent homes were built by twins, Everett and Maurice Haines in 1911. Active in the fire company, Everett also was an original Director of Camp Ockanickon, founded in 1905.Map (db m44679) HM
214 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 14 — The John Haines House1847 - 1997
The oldest house in Medford is on land patented to the builder’s father in 1682. The west section was built c. 1690, with later additions. It was in the Haines family until 1919.Map (db m44962) HM
215 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 63 — The John Peacock House
This 1790’s farmhouse was built by John Peacock. The homestead has been continuously in use as an operating farm since that time.Map (db m44976) HM
216 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 22 — The Jonathan Haines House1847 - 1997
The home was built in 1760, the first in what is now called Medford Village. The 1820 addition was built by the grandson, also named Jonathan.Map (db m44781) HM
217 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 43 — The Joseph Allen House
Built in 1896 by Joseph Allen, this was the first home in town with indoor plumbing. The land was purchased from Mark Reeves, Medford’s first real estate developer.Map (db m44680) HM
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218 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 60 — The Mary Smith House
This home was built c. 1847. Small corner fireplaces heated the living room and the bedroom above. The 1961 addition blends well with the original architecture.Map (db m44773) HM
219 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 33 — The Maurice Haines House
Maurice and Jeanette Haines lived here from 1911 to 1974. He served years on Township Committee and as Mayor. She was a Quaker minister, admired for her service to the community.Map (db m44678) HM
220 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 49 — The Methodist Cemetery
Burials are thought to have started here in the 1820's. The earliest legible date is 1836. Old area family names include Braddock, Prickett, Riley, Kirby and Stackhouse.Map (db m44779) HM
221 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 9 — The Nail House
Originally on Main Street, this house was used from about 1800 to mass produce cut nails using Mark Reeve’s horse powered machinery. 1847-1997Map (db m45036) HM
222 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 20 — The Nehemiah Haines House1847 - 1997
The "Miller’s House", first mentioned in a 1787 Haines family will, remained in the Haines family until William S. Kirby purchased the mill properties in 1877.Map (db m44660) HM
223 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 48 — The Oldest House on Branch Street
Henry Stackhouse built this home of salt box design c. 1815. The front porch was added later. The cedar siding resists the elements without needing to be painted.Map (db m44726) HM
224 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 40 — The Owen Stratton House
Owen Stratton, born in 1769 on his family’s farm south of the village, purchased this home in c. 1835 to be nearer the Union Street Friends Meeting House.Map (db m44687) HM
225 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 42 — The P.M. & M. Railroad
From 1881 to 1931 this former railroad station served the 12-mile line to Haddonfield. Milk, produce, passengers and mail were carried until the era of cars and trucks.Map (db m44675) HM
226 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 30 — The Sawyer’s House1847 - 1997
This early simply detailed frame house was the home of the sawmill foreman at the mill complex. With the mill and the "Miller’s House" it is on the National Register.Map (db m44657) HM
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227 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 47 — The Stacy Prickett House
This Federal style brick home was built in 1830 for merchant Stacy Prickett. Legendary school mistress Bess Cowperthwaite, lived here in the early 1900's.Map (db m44720) HM
228 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 24 — The Stratton / Braddock House1847 - 1997
Isaac Stratton, son of Mark Stratton, in c. 1760 built this Flemish Bond brick home. It was probably built in two sections. In 1795 Robert Braddock purchased the property.Map (db m44772) HM
229 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 11 — The Thomas Wilkins House1847 - 1997
This, the second oldest home in Medford, was built in 1732. The Flemish Bond brick home remained in the Wilkins family until c. 1915, when it was sold to the English Setter Club.Map (db m45020) HM
230 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 28 — The Toll House1847 - 1997
Built by Ephraim Stratton c. 1830 in the style of a townhouse at Crossroads, which was the hub of Upper Evesham. Tolls were collected here on the Medford-Mt. Holly Turnpike.Map (db m45019) HM
231 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 53 — The Village of Chairville
A chair parts factory and a sawmill operated here from 1845 to 1890. Chairville’s one-room school served children in the area until 1900.Map (db m44661) HM
232 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 44 — The Weeks-Bowker House
Joseph Bowker paid $300 for the lot on which this 1876 home was built. In the early 1900's, Sadie Weeks Bowker always had 4 or 5 school teachers boarding with her.Map (db m44682) HM
233 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 26 — The William Dyer House1847 - 1997
Built in 1841, this Greek Revival House has Flemish Bond brick pattern. The first floor was once a store, changed to a two-family home c. 1900.Map (db m44771) HM
234 New Jersey, Burlington County, Medford — 54 — Two One-Room Schools
Milton Allen attended Eastern School in 1848. He became the teacher in 1854. Eastern was moved from across the road in 1901. Next Kirby’s Mill School operated there until 1918.Map (db m44953) HM
235 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — “Hessian House”
Oldest portion built by Joshua Bispham Circa 1735Map (db m35882) HM
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236 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — First Moorestown, New Jersey Friends Meeting House
The granite stone behind this plaque marks the location of the first Friends Meeting House. Built of logs in 1700. It was the earliest building for worship in Moorestown. In 1720, it burned and was replaced with a large stone building which was . . . Map (db m24650) HM
237 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Lutheran Home
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
238 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Moorestown, N.J.
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
239 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Morgan Hollinshead Clock Shop Site
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
240 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Roberts’ Hall
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
241 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Site of Coles Hotel
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
242 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Site of Cox's Tavern
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
243 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Site of Moore's Tavern
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
244 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Site of the Indian Spring
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
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245 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Smith-Cadbury Mansion
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
246 New Jersey, Burlington County, Moorestown — Town Hall
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
247 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Battle of Ironworks Hill
Here on December 23, 1776 was fought the Battle of Ironworks Hill. This diversionary tactic aided Washington to capture Trenton.Map (db m35868) HM
248 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Cannon Made in Mount Holly
Used in Revolutionary War Erected By Camp No 71 P.O.S. of A. Mount Holly, N.J. 1915Map (db m35395) HM
249 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Fire Company
Founded in 1752, The Relief Fire Co. is the oldest active volunteer company in the nation. Fire House Is On PremisesMap (db m35393) HM
250 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Girard House Reported missing
. . . Map (db m117291) HM
251 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Grist Mill Stone
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 m237172) HM
252 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Historic Burlington County Court House
County Building A-3 Historic Burlington County Court House Samuel Lewis Architect Built 1796Map (db m35396) HM
253 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Historic Burlington County Prison Museum1811-1865
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
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254 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Historic Prison
This Burlington County Jail was designed, 1808, by Robert Mills, noted Federal architect. His plan still influences penal building.Map (db m35417) HM
255 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — History of Millstone Park
1771 – 1822   -   Samuel Clark and Butler Atkinson                     Cabinet Makers 1822 – 1829   -   Alexander A. Young                     Sold Tinwear and Stoves                         He also printed “Chronicle”                   . . . Map (db m237156) HM
256 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — House of John R. Slack
House of John R. Slack Attorney at Law Circa 1856Map (db m36309) HM
257 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — John Woolman’s Tailor Shop & 2nd Friends Meeting House
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
258 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Mansion of James Langstaff
Mansion of James Langstaff Farmer 1830 Purchased by Mount Holly Library - 1957 Chartered by King George III - 1765 Map (db m36903) HM
259 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — Shinn-Curtis Log House
Thomas Shinn Owner Circa 1712 Preserved Through Funding By The Mt. Holly Historical SocietyMap (db m35388) HM
260 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — The Battle of Iron Works HillDecember 23, 1776
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 m237155) HM
261 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly — William Calvert’s Hardware Store
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, 1980Map (db m79685) HM
262 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly, Springfield Township — Petticoat Bridge SkirmishDecember 23, 1776
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
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263 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Holly, Springfield Township — Revolutionary War HospitalDecember 23, 1776
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
264 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — 1778
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
265 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Alice Stokes PaulWomen's Heritage Trail
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
266 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Evesham Friends Meeting House
Oldest Friends Meeting House in Burlington County – Used as barracks for General Clinton’s troops in June 1778 Built 1760       Addition 1798Map (db m35883) HM
267 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Gen. Clinton House
Oldest portion built by Thomas Smith, Sr. 1738Map (db m35887) HM
268 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Marne Highway
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 . . . Map (db m60364) HM
269 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Mt. Laurel Potters Field
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
270 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Paulsdale
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
271 New Jersey, Burlington County, Mount Laurel — Paulsdale
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
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272 New Jersey, Burlington County, New Lisbon — A Limited Resource
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
273 New Jersey, Burlington County, Palmyra — 9/11 Memorial
In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 and all the heroic actions of our first responders. God Bless America Land of the free and home of the braveMap (db m194885) WM
274 New Jersey, Burlington County, Palmyra — Chief Payton I. Flournoy, Sr. Memorial Park
Chief Flournoy served the Borough of Palmyra Police Department from 1950-1975 and was the Chief of Police from 1959-1975, the first African-American Chief of Police in the Nation. He was the President of the Burlington County Chiefs association . . . Map (db m194888) HM
275 New Jersey, Burlington County, Palmyra — Spring Garden Street School
Spring Garden Street School has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1992Map (db m194887) HM
276 New Jersey, Burlington County, Palmyra — Tidal Delaware Water Trail
Points of Interest 105 Griffith Morgan House, a ca. 1693 native sandstone farmhouse, may be the oldest surviving house in Camden County. On the National Register of Historic Places, it is maintained as a public historic site by a . . . Map (db m194890) HM
277 New Jersey, Burlington County, Palmyra — Veterans Memorial
In memory of our Fallen HeroesMap (db m194886) WM
278 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — Keystone Watchcase Clock Tower Restoration and Lighting
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
279 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — Korea and Vietnam Wars Memorial
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280 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — St. Peter's Catholic Church
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281 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — St. Peter's Church[Veterans Memorial]
In memory of those who served in all warsMap (db m194823) WM
282 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — 3 — Trolleys and Trains of Riverside
A farm owner named Samuel Bechtold established the town of Progress in 1852 as a summer resort for Philadelphia residents, particularly of German descent, and in 1867 the village was renamed Riverside. By the late 19th century Riverside had . . . Map (db m194827) HM
283 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — Veterans Memorial
In memory of those who honorably served our nationMap (db m194833) WM
284 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — World War I Memorial
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
285 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverside — World War II Memorial1941 • 1945
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
286 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Ann Carhart
In Memoriam Ann Carhart Founder and past President of Ladies Auxiliary Riverton Fire Co. 1948 - 1980Map (db m194841) HM
287 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Caleb Clothier House
Dating to 1851 and designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan as an Italianate Villa, the iconic Caleb Clothier House remains as one of the several founders' "cottages" along the Delaware River bank in Riverton. Clothier and nine other . . . Map (db m194862) HM
288 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Christ Episcopal Church
The 1868 rectory is the earliest building on the church complex. Designed by John Fraser, the building is typical of the Second Empire style with a mansard roof, arched windows, and a symmetrical façade made slightly asymmetrical by the vestigial . . . Map (db m194847) HM
289 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Christ Episcopal Church
At 7:30 on the evening of December 23, 1855, a bell on the steamship "Wave" moored to the wharf at the foot of Main Street tolled to summon residents to the first church service to be held in the newly founded (1851) town of Riverton. The . . . Map (db m194851) HM
290 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — F. Crosta Home & Storec. 1853
Merrill's 1st "Duster" - 1932Map (db m194882) HM
291 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — In Memory of Lives lost by Riverton Gold Star Servicemen in World War 1
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292 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Joseph Campbell House
The home of the Campbell Soup Company's founder As a child in deep South Jersey, Joseph Campbell likely could not dream how successful his life would be – and he would have been stunned to learn that nearly two centuries later his . . . Map (db m194857) HM
293 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Look Listen and LiveEvolution of the Grade Crossing
Safety has always been the primary concern of the railroads to protect the pedestrians and vehicles crossing railroad tracks. The Camden and Amboy Railroad began operating on these tracks in 1835 and after 1871, became a part of the vast . . . Map (db m194840) HM
294 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Parrish-James House "Red Gables"
Two approaches to ending slavery Just two families owned this house for 90 years, each acting differently to end slavery. The Quaker Parrish family had long worked tirelessly toward peaceful abolition. The next owner, William Levis . . . Map (db m194879) HM
295 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Patrolman Thomas C. Whitelock1945 - 1976 — Riverton Borough Police Department —
On January 14, 1976, Thomas C. Whitelock, a patrolman for the Riverton Police Department, made the ultimate sacrifice. patrolman Whitelock put his life on the line while answering a call for a subject who was mentally unstable. Patrolman . . . Map (db m194844) HM
296 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — RivertonNew Jersey — Est. 1851 —
Riverton was established by ten wealthy Philadelphia merchants in 1851. They bought a large riverside section of Joseph Lippincott's farm, selected sites for their summer homes and divided the rest into lots to be sold. The founders hired noted . . . Map (db m194846) HM
297 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Riverton Free Library
A building's private life takes a surprising public twist For the first decades of this snug cottage's life it was the quiet home of a single man. Then, for more than a century, thousands have enjoyed its books, computers, and more. . . . Map (db m194859) HM
298 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Riverton Memorial Park
Purchased May 10, 1923, for the use of the citizens of Riverton. Dedicated July 4, 1931, to the soldiers and sailors from this borough, who served their country in the World War.Map (db m220863) WM
299 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Riverton Public School
When public education began here, there was no Riverton — or Palmyra — and the idea of public schools was so radical that there were few anywhere in America. Though the Quaker schools of Westfield and Moorestown Friends were formed by . . . Map (db m220860) HM
300 New Jersey, Burlington County, Riverton — Riverton Steamboat Landing
The face of Riverton, then and now In 1851, travel on rough dirt roads and primitive, sooty railroads was unpleasant - but steamboats on the river were fast and smooth. Riverton was laid out with the steamboat pier as the . . . Map (db m194880) HM

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