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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CG2_elias-boudinot_Burlington-NJ.html
Here lie the remains of the honorable Elias Boudinot, LLD Born on the 2nd of May 1740 He died on the 24th of Oct. 1821 His life was an exhibition of fervent piety of useful talent and of extensive benevolence. His death was the triumph of C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T5Y_st-marys-hall-historical_Burlington-NJ.html
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, wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAR_ockanickon_Burlington-NJ.html
Near this spot lies the body of the Indian Chief Ockanickon. Friend of the White Man whose last words were: "Be plain and fair to all, both Indian and Christian as I have been. 1681
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAN_center-of-arts-and-culture_Burlington-NJ.html
Early industrial, municipal, and educational leaders of Burlington valued public education and broader exposure to the arts. These citizens began one of the oldest libraries in the nation, the Library Company of Burlington, which was charted in 17…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAL_hub-of-transportation-and-commerce_Burlington-NJ.html
At first the Delaware River carried people and goods to and from the City of Burlington. Farm goods and raw materials were transported by horse-drawn wagons on coarse roads to the busy markets and wharves at the foot of High Street.
Finished pro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAK_burlington-countys-historical-downtown_Burlington-NJ.html
As it developed into a center of commerce, law, dining, and entertainment, the City of Burlington's bustling downtown attracted visitors from Southern New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Easily accessible by river, rail, and road, the downtown d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAJ_engine-of-industrial-progress_Burlington-NJ.html
As soon as Europeans settled in the historical port City of Burlington, tanneries, breweries, and other small enterprises arose to serve local inhabitants and neighbors. This entrepreneurial spirit embraced the emerging Industrial Revolution, and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO5S_veterans-drive_Burlington-NJ.html
In memory ofall veteranswho servedour countryCity of Burlington
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNZQ_founding-of-st-marys-parish_Burlington-NJ.html
To commemoratethe founding of St. Mary's ParishMother Parish of New JerseyThe first founded by the Societyfor the propagation of the GospelAll Saints' Day 1702andThe laying of the cornerstone ofSt. Mary's ChurchFeast of the Annunciation 1703First …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNZP_birthplaces_Burlington-NJ.html
Birth PlaceCaptain James Lawrence
[ Second Marker: ]Birth PlaceJames Fenimore Cooper