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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Middlesex County, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Middlesex 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 Middlesex County, NJ (298) Mercer County, NJ (430) Monmouth County, NJ (305) Somerset County, NJ (165) Union County, NJ (118) Richmond County, NY (226)  MiddlesexCounty(298) Middlesex County (298)  MercerCounty(430) Mercer County (430)  MonmouthCounty(305) Monmouth County (305)  SomersetCounty(165) Somerset County (165)  UnionCounty(118) Union County (118)  RichmondCountyNew York(226) Richmond County (226)
New Brunswick is the county seat for Middlesex County
Adjacent to Middlesex County, New Jersey
      Mercer County (430)  
      Monmouth County (305)  
      Somerset County (165)  
      Union County (118)  
      Richmond County, New York (226)  
 
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101 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Rutgers Preparatory School
This building was erected in 1830 to house the grammar school known later as Rutgers Preparatory School. Contributions from the citizens of New Brunswick and the Trustees of Rutgers College financed its construction. Rutgers Preparatory . . . Map (db m208918) HM
102 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Saint Peter the Apostle R.C. Church1856
Listed in The New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places 2005 Restoration work funded in part by a grant from the Garden State Historic Preservation rust Fund, administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust, State of New Jersey . . . Map (db m208915) HM
103 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Selman Waksman and AntibioticsMartin Hall, Cook College, Rutgers University, 1936-1952 — National Historic Chemical Landmark —
Here, in Martin Hall, Selman A. Waksman and his students isolated antibiotics produced by actinomycetes, most notably streptomycin, the first effective pharmaceutical treatment for tuberculosis, cholera, and typhoid fever. They also isolated . . . Map (db m99305) HM
104 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Sister City Memorial
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105 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Sister City September 11 Memorial
Planted in appreciation of the gift from the people of Tsuruoka, Japan, given in memory of the victims of 9/11 and as an expression of the friendship between New Brunswick and Tsuruoka. New Brunswick and Tsuruoka signed a Sister . . . Map (db m208906) HM WM
106 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — SSgt. Frank Z. Molnar
In memory of SSgt. Frank Z. Molnar United States Armywho was killed in action in Kontum Province Republic of Vietnam on May 20, 1967. SSgt. Molnar was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of . . . Map (db m62713) HM
107 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — St. Peter The Apostle University & Community Parish
The oldest Catholic congregation in Middlesex County. St. Peter's was founded in 1829 by Bishop John DeBois of New York in a humble brick building on Bayard Street. The current stone Gothic Revival structure was designed by prominent architect of . . . Map (db m188171) HM
108 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — State Theatre New Jersey
Previously known as "Reade's State Theatre," "B.F. Keith's State" and "RKP State Theatre," the theater opened on December 26, 1921, with vaudeville acts and the silent movie White Oak. It was the largest theater in New Jersey at the time. When the . . . Map (db m218972) HM
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109 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — The Birthplace of College Football
On November, 6 1869, on this site once known as College Field, Rutgers College hosted the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University, in the first intercollegiate football game. The Rutgers team, then known as The Queensmen, defeated . . . Map (db m168341) HM
110 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — The First Classes of Queen's College (Rutgers University)
were held in November of 1771 at a former tavern The Sign of the Red Lion located at the northeast corner of Albany and Neilson streets Frederick Frelinghuysen (1753-1804) graduate of the College of New Jersey (Princeton) . . . Map (db m192414) HM
111 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — The Indian Trail
The Indian Trail from the Delaware at Minisink to the sea at Navesink passed through the ravine nearby. In this vicinity before 1680 was the cabin of Cornelius Van Langeveldt (Cornelius Longfield), first settler of New Brunswick. On this land . . . Map (db m95771) HM
112 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — The Ravine Bridge
Also known as the "Kissing Bridge," this favorite landmark was donated to Douglass College by the Class of 1926. Restored in the 1970's and again in 2001. Its original purpose was the span the ravine dividing the original campus from the land given . . . Map (db m95770) HM
113 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — The Reformed Dutch Church founded Queens College
The Reformed Dutch Church founded Queens College in 1766 in New Brunswick and the New Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1784 as a professorate in New York City. In 1810, the Seminary relocated to New Brunswick, at which time its 1st professor, . . . Map (db m168344) HM
114 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Theological Education in Old Queens
From 1811 to 1856 students preparing for ministry in the Reformed Church in America received their theological education in Old Queens. Erected on the occasion of the Bicentennial of New Brunswick Seminary 1784-1984Map (db m10072) HM
115 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Van Nest Hall1847
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Van Nest Hall 1847 Originally two stories, Van Nest Hall was designed by Nicholas Wyckoff. Two nineteenth-century student literary societies, Peithessophian and . . . Map (db m10019) HM
116 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Will’s Way
This plaque honors Will, an enslaved black man who worked to lay the foundation for the Old Queens building in 1808. In recognition of Will’s labor and the role of slavery in Rutgers’ early history, the walkway from Hamilton Street to the entrance . . . Map (db m165148) HM
117 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Winants Hall1890
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Winants Hall 1890 Designed by New York City architect Van Campen Taylor (Rutgers College, Class of 1867), Winants Hall was Rutgers’ sole dormitory until 1914. It is named . . . Map (db m10018) HM
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118 New Jersey, Middlesex County, New Brunswick — Winants Hall
Designed in 1890 by architect Van Campen Taylor, a member of the Class of 1867. Winants Hall was Rutgers' first dormitory. It is named for Garret E. Winants, a college trustee and philanthropist who donated $75,000 for its construction. In the late . . . Map (db m208914) HM
119 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Old Bridge — Signal Hill
In 1779, a system of 23 alarm posts was established throughout the State. These alerted local militia to assemble at predetermined locations. In Old Bridge, a hill west of Higgins Road was used as one of these signal posts. The exact nature of the . . . Map (db m93889) HM
120 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — All Shapes, Sizes and MaterialsAids to Navigation — Maritime History —
Primary seacoast lights were located to warn mariners of their proximity to land, the presence of navigational dangers, and to help set their course. By 1852, however, lighthouses and lightships often looked so much alike that it was difficult to . . . Map (db m43452) HM
121 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Ambo Point
You are standing where Perth Amboy’s history began. This is the place called Ompoge, meaning ‘point.’ The Lenni Lenape used these beaches for thousands of years before any European settlers arrived. In 1651, it was deeded by the Lenni Lenape to . . . Map (db m25116) HM
122 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey
Home of the Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, the oldest active corporation in New Jersey. Founded 1684Map (db m208975) HM
123 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Cambridge Elm Memorial1732 - 1932
This tree, a slip from the original Cambridge Elm under which General Washington took command of his army, is planted to the memory of George Washington by the Ompoge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.Map (db m224185) WM
124 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — City Hall
Original portion erected in accordance with an Act of the Provincial Assembly 1713 Capitol of the Province and the State of New Jersey 1713 - 1790 Courthouse of Middlesex County 1713 - 1793 City Hall of Perth Amboy 1718Rebuilt 1766-67 Enlarged and . . . Map (db m76798) HM
125 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Count Casimir PulaskiFather of American Cavalry
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126 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free LandNew Jersey's Replica of the Liberty Bell
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of New Jersey by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the Treasury As the inspirational symbol of the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive from . . . Map (db m224123) HM
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127 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Elizabeth LawrenceWomen's Heritage Trail — Kearny Cottage —
Kearny Cottage, in addition to being the home of United States Navy Commodore Lawrence Kearny, was also the home of his mother, Elizabeth Lawrence, who was a celebrated poet around the time of the Revolutionary War and afterward. She published her . . . Map (db m93933) HM
128 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Enslavement and the Trans-Atlantic Human Trade
Near this site enslaved Africans disembarked at Perth Amboy, the principal port in eastern New Jersey. During colonial times, numerous slave ships such as the Catherine, William, Africa, and Sally were present in the Raritan Bay, sending their . . . Map (db m184553) HM
129 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — George Washington
The Father of His Country Erected by The Scandinavians of Perth Amboy   MDCCCXCVIMap (db m224122) HM
130 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Governor’s House
Built by the colonial proprietors of East Jersey in 1762, with bricks which were brought from England. Occupied first by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of the colony. Then, in 1774, by William Franklin, who was appointed Governor by the . . . Map (db m7888) HM
131 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Inca Garcilaso de la VegaPeru 4-12-1539 - Spain 4-23-1616
First Metizo chronicler of the Americas. Author of famous "Comentarios Reales" and "La Florida del Inca" From the people of Peru to the City of Perth Amboy, NJ on the occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Independence of Peru . . . Map (db m209017) HM
132 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Juan Pablo Duarte
Founding father of the Dominican Republic January 26, 1813 - July 15, 1876 His passion for education, his leadership, honesty, faith and patriotism make him an inspirational role model for our youth. Padre de la . . . Map (db m208981) HM
133 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Kearny CottageBuilt approximately 1784
Lifelong home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny, the sailor diplomat responsible for initiating relations between the United States and China. Always known as "The Cottage'. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Map (db m93936) HM
134 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Kearny Cottage
Built about 1780. Home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny. His famous uncle, Captain James Lawrence, also live here as a boy.Map (db m93937) HM
135 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Kearny Cottage: Historic Home
Kearny Cottage is a two-and-a-half story clapboard and shingle frame structure featuring a gabled “catslide” roof. The front porch is an addition from the Victorian era, newly restored. The original louvered shutters have been restored . . . Map (db m93940) HM WM
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136 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Market SquareCity Hall Park
Site of a 1680s Colonial MarketDubbed "The Market House" this building was erected in the early 1740s to store and sell produce and imports.The "Bill of Rights" Commemoration Arch was erected in 1989 to commemorate Perth Amboy as New Jersey's First . . . Map (db m76795) HM
137 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Nicolaus CopernicusMikołaj Kopernik — 1473 - 1543 —
He stopped the sun Moved the Earth Born of the Polish nation Wstrzymak skońce Ruszyk Ziemie Polskie Wydako go plemieMap (db m209013) HM
138 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Oldest Parish in the State
St. Peter’s is the oldest parish in the state. Founded in 1698 when the Bishop of London sent the Rev. Edward Portlock to be its’ minister. Chartered in 1718 by King George I. Used as a barracks for British troops in 1776. Here the colonial . . . Map (db m7901) HM
139 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy
Called “Ompoge” by Indians, “Ambo Point” by settlers. Built as capital and port of East Jersey, 1683. “Perth” was added for Lord Perth.Map (db m7896) HM
140 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy Barracks & Inventors’ Institute
During the French and Indian War (1754-63) British troops were initially quartered (housed) in private residences. After a wave of protests from the colonists, the Provincial Assembly in 1758 authorized the construction of barracks, for 300 men . . . Map (db m93944) HM
141 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy City HallBuilt in 1714-17
Site of First Ratification of the United States Bill of Rights. Prior to 1790, it served as New Jersey's Colonial and State Capital. The oldest public building in continuous use in the United States. The first African American voted here under the . . . Map (db m76799) HM
142 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy Totenville Ferry Slip
The site of ferry service to Staten Island from colonial times to 1963 Restored to the 1904 period in 1998 Joseph Vas, Mayor City Council Peter J. Jimenez, president Joseph Misewicz Robert J. Sgromolo Frank M. Sinatra David A. . . . Map (db m105761) HM
143 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy, NJSite of the first successful Scottish settlement in the colonies
In commemoration of the Scottish passengers on the ship Henry and Francis which sailed from Leith Scotland on September 5, 1685 with 200 Scotts seeking refuge and religious freedom. A great many suffered and died during the 15 week . . . Map (db m209012) HM
144 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Perth Amboy's Veterans Memorial
Perth Amboy's Veterans will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts In honor of those who servedMap (db m209024) WM
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145 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Proprietary HouseBuilt in 1762
Additions placed in 1808 ------------------------- Built of British-imported brick by the Colonial Proprietors of East Jersey. Home of the last royal Governor of New Jersey, William Franklin in 1774. Became a British military headquarters during . . . Map (db m84189) HM
146 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Purple Heart Memorial
Dedicated to the recipients of this oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart” My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in . . . Map (db m209023) WM
147 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Raritan Bay & New York HarborIndustry & Trade — Maritime History —
Boating is a popular activity on Raritan and Sandy Hook bays. These waters provide both shelter from and access to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the past three centuries, maritime traffic in the Raritan Bay – New York Harbor area has increased . . . Map (db m43453) HM
148 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Record Office
This building, erected in 1867, contains the record of the East Jersey Proprietors, who bought Carteret’s lands in 1682.Map (db m84517) HM
149 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — September 11 Memorial
In memory of Isaias Rivera • Richard Rodriguez The City of Perth Amboy will never forget September 11, 2001Map (db m208961) WM
150 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — St. Peter’s Church
Organized, 1698, St. Peter’s is New Jersey’s oldest Episcopal Parish. Royal charter, 1718. Churches on this site in 1722 and 1852.Map (db m7899) HM
151 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church & CemeteryFirst Service 1685, Replaced 1852 in Gothic Revival
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152 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Surveyor General's OfficeBuilt in 1852-1854
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153 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Surveyor General's Office
The Surveyor General's Office was constructed between 1852 and 1854 to house the Headquarters of the Board of Proprietors of East New Jersey as well as the Office of the Surveyor General. The Board of Proprietors owned land grants that were sold . . . Map (db m208979) HM
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154 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — The Bill of Rights Arch
The "Bill of Rights Arch" erected and dedicated November 20, 1989, is in tribute to the importance of New Jersey, as the first state to ratify the "Bill of Rights," and also to the proud role the City of Perth Amboy, as the First Capitol of New . . . Map (db m76780) HM
155 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — The Bluff: Witness to History
This piece of land has always been called the Bluff, meaning a hill with a broad, steep face. This site’s history suggests another meaning for bluff – to hoodwink. It was here that a delaying tactic permitted an escape, that a fugitive found . . . Map (db m25112) HM
156 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — The Earl of Perth
James Drummond of Scotland. Credited with initiating Perth Amboy's early growth and in whose honor the city is partially named.Map (db m76800) HM
157 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — The Perth Amboy Fireman's Triangle Forged 1883
For close to a century this antiquated 400lb. converted locomotive wheel has been a symbol of courage, pride and valor to the men of the firefighting profession. Coveted by many fire companies throughout the years, it has been secretly buried - . . . Map (db m223861) HM
158 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — The Polish Veterans of World War II, Post 40Polish Home Army Veterans Assoc. N.J. Chapter
They fought as Allies during World War II, on land and sea and in the air The Battle of Britain 1940-45 Narvik, Norway 1940 Convoys to Murmansk 1940-43 Tobruk, North Africa 1941-42 Monte Cassino, Italy 1944 The Invasion of Normandy 1944-45 . . . Map (db m76784) WM
159 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — The Water Highway
From 1683 until 1859, this site was Perth Amboy’s transportation hub. It was the maritime equivalent of our cloverleaf junction. At this interchange – known as “Long Ferry,” to distinguish it from the shorter ferry to Staten . . . Map (db m43449) HM
160 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Thomas Mundy Peterson
Here lies the body of Thomas Mundy Peterson first negro voter in the United States under the fifteenth amendment at an election held in Perth Amboy March 31, 1870. A devoted churchman and good citizen. Member of a committee to revise the city . . . Map (db m84530) HM
161 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Thomas Mundy Peterson School
Built n 1871, this was the first public school building in Perth Amboy. The original eight-room school, which was doubled in size in 1905, exemplifies the best class of public school building erected in New Jersey in the years after the Civil War. . . . Map (db m93943) HM
162 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy — Veterans' War MemorialCity of Perth Amboy
Behind this bunker are inscribed the named of the men and women from Perth Amboy who served our country to secure our freedom, some paid the Ultimate Sacrifice and some remain Missing In Action. The City of Perth Amboy erected this monument so . . . Map (db m209020) WM
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163 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Perth Amboy, Woodbridge Township — Hopelawn Volunteer Engine Company No. 1 District 8
1st headquarters Ed O'Brien's barber shop on Florida Grove Rd Bell on Hope House sounded the alarm All Volunteer Est. 1914Map (db m202554) HM
164 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Piscataway — First College Football Game
Commemorating the first game of college football ever played Rutgers and Princeton Met on the Rutgers Campus November 6, 1869 Rutgers 6   Princeton 4Map (db m165875) HM
165 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Piscataway — Raritan Landing
Beginning about 1720 a port named Raritan Landing existed at Landing Lane, the head of navigation on the Raritan River where seagoing sloops with a draft of five feet could come at high tide. There were docks at the waterfront; and warehouses, shops . . . Map (db m221260) HM
166 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Piscataway — Revolutionary War Skirmishes in the Area
During their occupation of New Brunswick and Perth Amboy in the first half of 1777, the British often sent foraging parties to the farms throughout this area. They took what they wanted (food, supplies, tools, animal feed) against the owners . . . Map (db m169935) HM
167 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Piscataway — The Historic Community of Raritan Landing
A small port town called Raritan Landing thrived here between 1710 and 1870. Centered on the intersection of River Road and Landing Lane, Raritan Landing grew to include approximately 100 people and some 70 structures by the 1740s. During the . . . Map (db m105050) HM
168 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Piscataway — The Jewish Agricultural Society
The Jewish Agricultural Society founded an agri-industrial community here in the 1930s on land purchased by Gabriel Davidson. Backed by the Baron deHirsch, the program enabled Jewish families to poultry farm while maintaining jobs in New York and . . . Map (db m165715) HM
169 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Plainsboro — Burial site of "Elsie"The Borden Cow — A celebrated advertising trademark —
Elsie, a purebred Jersey cow with enormous brown eyes was chosen to be the advertising symbol for the Borden Company. This became one of the best known and most successful icons in the history of American marketing. Elsie was featured at . . . Map (db m36922) HM
170 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Plainsboro — J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School
Plainsboro community leaders petitioned the State Legislature to grant the community incorporation as an independent township in 1919. This was successfully achieved in May of that year. Plainsboro School, the community’s first four-room . . . Map (db m93845) HM
171 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Plainsboro — Scudders Mills
A grist mill, a saw mill and a fulling mill known as Scudders Mill was located on Old Harrison Street 500' from this spot. The mill has been destroyed and Harrison Street relocated, intersecting U. S. Route 1. Built by Josiah Davison between . . . Map (db m36923) HM
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172 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Plainsboro — You'll Do Lobelia
A pure bred Jersey cow One of the great Elsies of our time 1932 — 1941Map (db m36059) HM
173 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Port Reading — Hess Oil Refinery
750 Cliff Road Site of former refinery and catalytic cracking unit Processed 70,000 barrels of oil per day Employed 217 when closed in 2013 1957Map (db m208859) HM
174 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Port Reading — McMyler Coal Dumper
Coal Pier Complex Eastern terminus Reading Railroad Transferred coal from rail cars to barges Handled millionth ton of coal 1934 1917Map (db m206817) HM
175 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Port Reading — Port Reading Fire Company
Port Reading Fire Company No. 1 District 2 First firehouse circa 1905 New firehouse during Bowtie Redevelopment 1969 Port Reading First Aid Squad 1970 Addition 2002 Est. 1904Map (db m224942) HM
176 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sayreville — Sayre & Fisher Reading Room
The reading room building was constructed in Sayreville in 1883 by the Sayre and Fisher Company for use as a library and a hall. The first floor hall was used for meetings, sales promotions and employee functions. Later it was called Sayreville Hall . . . Map (db m93892) HM
177 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sayreville — Sayre and Fisher Brick Water TowerBorough of Sayreville
The Coastal Group, developers of the adjoining property have restored this brick water tower circa 1875 and have dedicated same to the borough in honor of those immigrants that were employed by the Brick Works and who through their toil, labors . . . Map (db m93911) HM
178 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sayreville — Sayreville 9-11 Memorial
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179 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sayreville — Sayreville United Methodist Church
Chartered in 1848, the United Methodist Church was the first religious congregation in the part of South Amboy that would be incorporated as Sayreville in 1876. Methodism came to this area through a circuit rider—a minister on horseback . . . Map (db m93914) HM
180 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sayreville — Sayreville, New Jersey Time Capsule
The contents of this Time Capsule are presented to the residents of Sayreville, New Jersey in 2076 from the residents of Sayreville, New Jersey in 1976 Mayor John E Czernikowsky Councilmen Kenneth W. Buchanan, Sr. • Alvin W. . . . Map (db m5181) HM
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181 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — 510 East Avenue
Queen Anne Style Alfred H. Cowles - - Inventor and Chemical Engineer Edwin Cowles - - inventor of Classifiner and Cowles Pulper 1896Map (db m191210) HM
182 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — Arthur Kill / Staten Island Sound
Arthur Kill - Dutch for back channel Major navigational waterway of the Port of NY & NJ Used for industry and recreationMap (db m191202) HM
183 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — Boynton Beach Popular Seaside Resort
On this site once stood: Sewaren House Hotel Acker's Boat House Dance Hall & Carousel Boynton Beach Pavilion Circa 1877-1927Map (db m190234) HM
184 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — Cedar Cliff
Ballard family home Lawrence Ballard died serving in WWI Clark family home since 1921 Horatio D. Clark Active in Sewaren Civic Association Daughter, Kay Clark Burns 1895Map (db m191204) HM
185 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — Cooper-Neuberg House
English Tudor Revival Anna and Charles M. Cooper Distinguished Sewaren Residents Louis Neuberg, Woodbridge Mayor 1911Map (db m191205) HM
186 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — Gorham Boynton House
Prominent Resident & Businessman of Sewaren President, Boynton Lumber Co. Commodore, Sewaren Land & Water Club Son of C.W. Boynton 1895Map (db m192507) HM
187 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Sewaren — Sewaren Free Public Library
Est. 1913 by Sewaren History Club and Civic Assoc. Current location since 1960 Originally built as Christian Science Church 1920Map (db m192501) HM
188 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Amboy — 1950 South Amboy Explosion
An explosion of tremendous violence occurred at approximately 7:26 pm on Friday, May 19, 1950, at the Pennsylvania Railroad Pier No. 4 (Powder Pier) at the foot of Augusta Street, South Amboy (across inlet). This event was the result of the . . . Map (db m93916) WM
189 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Amboy — First Air Mail Delivery Flight in New Jersey
The South Amboy Post Office was located here in 1912. From this post office the First Air Mail Delivery Flight in New Jersey was undertaken. This event was the brainchild of Assistant Postmaster Edwin Roddy, also a member of the South Amboy’s . . . Map (db m93915) HM
190 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Amboy — Old St. Mary’s High School
St. Mary’s parishioners built the school nearby at great sacrifice and dedicated it to Mary, Mother of God, in 1903. St. Mary’s served ten surrounding parishes during peace-time, wars and other catastrophes. This marker placed in 2002 calls out . . . Map (db m93913) HM
191 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Brunswick — The Titus Farm
For 53 years, Thomas Titus and his descendants farmed this plot of land. Once an enslaved person, his remains lie here in an unmarked grave, as if keeping watch over the old farmstead. Gerardus Beekman, the slave holder, was a member of the . . . Map (db m173417) HM
192 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Plainfield — First Baptist Church of South Plainfield
The First Baptist Church, the oldest religious institution in South Plainfield, was founded by local Baptists in 1792 as the Samptown Baptist Church. The first church building was constructed in the same year outside the colonial hamlet of Samptown . . . Map (db m93972) HM
193 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Plainfield — Police Athletic League Memorial Field
Left: Patrolman Richard H. Conklin Badge #23 October 11, 1944-January 21 1972-After completing his tour of duty with the military, Conklin became a member of the South Plainfield Police Department on November 13, 1967. On January 21, . . . Map (db m93976) HM
194 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Plainfield — Quaker Meeting House
The first European settlers in this area were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers), who came from the regions around the cities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen in Scotland. Encouraged by the East Jersey Board of Proprietors, they made their homes . . . Map (db m93984) HM
195 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South Plainfield — Samptown Cemetery
Site of an early colonial burial ground associated with the hamlet of Samptown. This place was chosen by local Baptists to be the location of the meeting house of the newly formed Samptown Baptist Church in 1792. The first church building was . . . Map (db m93988) HM WM
196 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South River — Cannon Brothers' Park
Dedicated to the memory of South River's first and second graduates of the US Naval Academy Classes of 1953 & 1957 Commander Leo J Cannon USNR Ret Major Matthew M Cannon USAF Ret who resided on this site.Map (db m95751) HM WM
197 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South River — Old School Baptist Church
Circa 1805 Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m5180) HM
198 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South River — South River World War I Memorial
In memory of all those of South River, N.J. who served in the spirit of self sacrifice enrolled themselves in the service of their country 1914 • World War • 1919 Died in Service Wislently Boncarewicz • Conrad Schmitt • Frank . . . Map (db m5194) WM
199 New Jersey, Middlesex County, South River — South River World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Conflict Memorial
A grateful community holds these names in honored memory. They gave their lives in World War II and the Korean War for our way of life. Grant them Eternal Rest. World War II Charles Anasiewicz • Milton Armstrong • Stephen E. Balazs • . . . Map (db m5344) WM
200 New Jersey, Middlesex County, Spotswood — General George WashingtonJuly 1, 1778
General George Washington from his field headquarters here in Spotswood, New Jersey signed the order to Court Martial General Charles Lee for failure to obey orders at the Battle of Monmouth. June 28, 1778Map (db m167186) HM

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