On Commons Way, on the right when traveling north.
[Plaque #1]
Early History
The Lenni Lenape Indians settled along the Raritan River, utilizing the river for food and transportation, while cultivating the flood plains by planting corn and a variety of other crops.
Heavy barges . . . — — Map (db m49974) HM
On Van Veghten Drive, 0.3 miles west of Finderne Avenue (County Route 633), on the left when traveling west.
The house stands on its original site over looking the Raritan River. The land was once part of an 834 acre plantation that Derrick’s father, Michael, purchased in 1697. Derrick, who was born here in 1699, was a prosperous farmer, respected member . . . — — Map (db m60362) HM
On Main Street (County Route 533) 0.2 miles east of Prominade Boulevard (County Route 683), on the right when traveling west.
In the predawn darkness of April 13th, 1777, British General Cornwallis led a four-pronged attack on the American garrison at Bound Brook. General Benjamin Lincoln, who was a guest at the Van Horne House, barely escaped capture. Following the . . . — — Map (db m99260) HM
On Foothill Road at Allen Road, on the right when traveling north on Foothill Road.
By this route Washington with his army retired after his victory at Princeton Jan. 1777. Erected by Gen. Frelinghuysen Chapter D.A.R. — — Map (db m33183) HM
