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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNZO_the-isaac-collins-house_Burlington-NJ.html
C. 1774 ~ National Register of Historic PlacesRenovated 2007 ? ~ ? Architect ~ Eric Ciceron, Palm Springs, Ca.——————————Isaac CollinsRoyal Printer to King George III.Publisher - The New J…
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25-yr. restoration 1983-2008Home of Civil War "Boy General", Edward Burd GrubbThe Cottage 1872General Edward Burd GrubbNovember 13, 1841 - July 7, 1913· Born, Burlington, NJ; Graduated Burlington College 1860· Enlisted May 1861. 3rd …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNZD_new-st-marys_Burlington-NJ.html
Church, designed by notedarchitect Richard Upjohn,is one of the earliestcruciform structures inAmerica. Completed, 1854.
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Built in 1703, thiswas the first EpiscopalChurch in New Jersey.Services were transferredto new St. Mary's in 1854.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNZ1_hope-steam-fire-engine-company-no-1_Burlington-NJ.html
Historical NoteThis fire company originatedin 1849, when it was known asHope Hose Company.It was not until 1872 whenby an act of Legislature,the original name was changedto its presentHope Steam Fire EngineCompany No. 1This building erected 1967
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNYZ_important-men-of-206-high-street-burlington_Burlington-NJ.html
Three famous men once used this buildingthat stood at this site: Samuel JeningsOffice of First Provincial Governor of West Jersey1681 to 1684 Benjamin FranklinPrinted the first Colonial paper currency of New Jersey1728 Isaac CollinsNew Je…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMQW_grant-house_Burlington-NJ.html
Home of General Ulysses S. Grant's family during the last days of the Civil War. Visited by Grant on the day of Lincoln's death.
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St. Mary's Hall was established in 1837 by the second Episcopal Bishop of New Jersey—a renowned man of letters, a rector, teacher, poet, author, host, and patriot. The fundamental purpose of the school was for the training of Christian women…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMMZ_office-of-the-council-of-proprietors-and-the-surveyor-general_Burlington-NJ.html
Founded at London in 1675 by William Penn and Quaker trustees, the proprietors of West Jersey sold shares in land that resulted in rapid development of Burlington starting in 1677. The council was formed in 1688 to manage the growing demand for la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMMB_the-founding-of-burlington_Burlington-NJ.html
West New Jersey Proprietors To commemorateThe Founding of Burlingtonin 1677 and theMooring of the ship 'Shield'near this spot in 1678This tablet is erected by the Society ofColonial Wars in the State of New Jerseyon the two hundred and fifiethanni…
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