Historical Markers and War Memorials in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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On Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Water Street at High Street, on the left when traveling south on Water Street.
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
On High Street at Market Street (County Road 658), on the right when traveling north on High Street.
Home of the Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, the oldest active corporation in New Jersey.
Founded 1684 — — Map (db m208975) HM
On High Street at Market Street (County Road 658), in the median on High Street.
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
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
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
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
On Front Street at Smith Street, on the right when traveling north on Front Street.
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
On Kearny Avenue at Harrison Place, on the right when traveling south on Kearny Avenue.
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
On Sadowski Parkway at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Sadowski Parkway.
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
On Sadowski Parkway at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Sadowski Parkway.
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
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
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
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
On Rector Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
On New Brunswick Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
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
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
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
On Sadowski Parkway at High Street, on the right when traveling west on Sadowski Parkway.
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
On Kearny Avenue at Harrison Place, on the right when traveling south on Kearny Avenue.
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
On Sadowski Parkway west of Wisteria Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Rector Street at Gordon Street, on the left when traveling south on Rector Street.
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
On High Street at Market Street (County Road 658), on the right when traveling north on High Street.
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
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
On Water Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
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
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
On Sadowsky Pkwy, on the right when traveling east.
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
Near Rector Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
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
On Sadowski Parkway at Wisteria Street, on the right when traveling east on Sadowski Parkway.
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
