Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
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On Hamburg Turnpike at Wanaque Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hamburg Turnpike.
Here where in March 1782 stood Washington’s Headquarters Federal Rock Council No. 164 Jr. O. U. A. M. have placed this relic of the Battleship Maine in memory of their fellow countrymen who lost their lives in Havana Harbor Feby. 15, 1898 ‘Amor . . . — — Map (db m40545) HM
On Ramapo Avenue at Passaic Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Ramapo Avenue.
The Church was built in 1903 and rebuilt after a fire in 1904. The church is constructed of pink Pompton granite with a castellated tower and a slate roof. The facade consists of a multi-gabled apse at the south west corner and pointed arch stained . . . — — Map (db m190229) HM
On Mathes Avenue south of Riverview Road, on the right when traveling north.
This Mathes Ave. location, known locally as Doctor's Island, is the remains of a dump site from the Ludlum Steel Works, who operated the Pompton Furnace in 1860. The site contains refractory brick fragments used as furnace crucible liners during . . . — — Map (db m190750) HM
Built and dedicated n 1912 by Fannie Friedman Einstein in memory of her husband. Incorporated as the Free Public Library of Pompton Lakes in 1953; declared a local historic landmark in 1994; an example of English Tudor Revival Style. — — Map (db m94667) HM
On Hamburg Turnpike at Hemlock Road, on the right when traveling north on Hamburg Turnpike.
The sandstone abutment and raceway located on the north side of Hemlock Road are the remnants of the furnace and ironworks that supplied cannonballs to the Continental Army in 1776-1777. Was an active source of supplies during the War of 1812 and . . . — — Map (db m190747) HM
The initial structure is an excellent example of a Colonial Revival building from the New Deal era. The school initially received students from Oakland, Wayne and Midland Park as well as Pompton Lakes.
Declared a local historic landmark 2001 — — Map (db m94674) HM
Built 1937 by Sherman Construction, Passaic N.J. Designed by Louis A. Simons supervising architect for the Dept. of the Treasury 1933-1939. A cast stone portrait of Benjamin Franklin by artist Sterling Calder is in the lobby. An excellent of example . . . — — Map (db m94673) HM
Lenox School built in 1918 is a good example of the stripped classicism construction favored during this period. The separate entrances on each side of the front door identify the original entrances for "girls” and "boys”. An addition was . . . — — Map (db m190664) HM
On Wanaque Avenue at Cannonball Road, on the left when traveling south on Wanaque Avenue.
Replaced the original train station which was situated on the north side of the tracks. The New York, Susquehanna and Western lines which passed through Pompton Lakes came from Jersey City and went to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Middletown, New . . . — — Map (db m40538) HM
On Hamburg Turnpike at Wanaque Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hamburg Turnpike.
Dedicated to the men and women of the Borough of Pompton Lakes who devotedly served their country in World War II and the Korean War — — Map (db m40548) WM
On Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike at Ringwood Avenue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike.
Oldest existing church in Pompton Lakes founded 1812. Built and dedicated 1814 on land donated by Martin Ryerson, owner of The Pompton Ironworks. Noted author Albert Payson Therhune ((1872-1942) was a long time member of the congregation. Declared a . . . — — Map (db m94664) HM
On Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike at Ringwood Avenue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike.
In memory of all the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in the adjoining cemetery. Inscribed are the names of those known to be buried here.
John Beam • David Board • James Board • Capt. Joseph Board • Robert Colfax • David D. Hennion • Capt. John P, . . . — — Map (db m94666) WM
On Broadway at Fairview Place, on the right when traveling east on Broadway.
Used as a campsite during the Revolution. Captain Crynes Bartholf of the Bergen Militia led a unit called “Bartholf’s Rangers”. Original structure built 1697 on land deeded to the Bartholf family by the English Crown. Center section . . . — — Map (db m62884) HM
On Perrin Avenue south of Orchard Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1715. This house has been altered from its original Dutch Colonial appearance. It is 2 stories in height, 3 bays wide with a full rubblestone basement visible at the side elevation. It has a mansard roof with arched dormers and 2 chimneys. . . . — — Map (db m190231) HM
On Riverdale Boulevard near Riverdale Road, on the left when traveling north.
Built in 1790. the house remained in the Van Ness family, one of the original families to settle in the area, until 1921. The wing to the south of the main block was at one time a milk house or outdoor kitchen. one of the best examples of an 18th . . . — — Map (db m190742) HM
On Hamburg Turnpike at Wanaque Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Hamburg Turnpike.
Since Pompton was on the main route North, the Conti- nental army camped here often. Washington quartered at the Schuyler House, July 12, 1777, and visited Col- onel Van Cortlandt here, March 28, 1782. — — Map (db m166032) HM
