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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15B8_copper-mines_Flemington-NJ.html
By 1816 copper ore was found here, and north towards Flemington. The mining craze lasted through 1865. It was never profitable, but gave Copper Hill its name.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15B7_rowlands-mill_Flemington-NJ.html
During the 1700s and 1800s, this area, known as Rowland's Mills, was a thriving commercial center for the surrounding farms.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15B6_packers-island_Flemington-NJ.html
Island in the river served as a site for clam bakes, picnics, and other public affairs. A flax mill located on the island in the mid-1800s.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS96_samuel-hill-house_Flemington-NJ.html
Home to Samuel Hill, who in 1814, with two partners, founded Hill Pottery, which operated at the corner of Main & Mine Streets in Flemington. Hill Pottery was purchased in 1858 by a nephew, Abram Fulper, who then changed the name to Fulper Pottery…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO9Y_century-inn_Flemington-NJ.html
Commissioner General Moore Furman supervised bakery near here for George Washington's troops. Later he built this stone inn in 1800. Building renovated in 2001.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO9X_quakertown-methodist-episcopal-church_Flemington-NJ.html
Organized in 1835. First church was built on this site in 1840. This Queen Anne Style structure erected in 1878.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNUD_van-fleets-corner-school_Flemington-NJ.html
Before 1813 a 16' X 16' schoolhoouse stood here. Rebuilt in 1840, it served until 1872 when a new building which has housed the town's fire company since 1954 was erected on this site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM5S_tuccamirgan-park_Flemington-NJ.html
Lenape Chief Tuccamirgan helped early settler John Kase (Case) and his family survive the wilderness. Their respect for each other and the earth inspires all who walk here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM5R_fleming-castle_Flemington-NJ.html
The first house in the village, built by Samuel Fleming 1756.This tablet is erected by Colonel Lowrey Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, May 28, 1906.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM5Q_copper-ore_Flemington-NJ.html
Found here and south towards the area of Copper Hill as early as 1816. Mining craze lasted 50 years, but limited amounts of ore never allowed commercial success.