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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FXH_welcome-to-port-republic-new-jersey_Port-Republic-NJ.html
The first settlement in what is now known as Atlantic County was made at Chestnut Neck, on the west bank of the Mullica River, near where the village of Port Republic is now located.In 1637, John Mullica sailed up the river that took his name, lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FX5_ship-rib_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Thought to have been sunk during the Battle of Chestnut Neck, October 6, 1778. Recovered during extreme low tide, 1971.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FX3_british-anchor_Port-Republic-NJ.html
This anchor, believed to be from a British Merchant ship captured by Privateers and sunk during the Battle of Chestnut Neck, October 6, 1778Has been donated to the Col. Richard Somers Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FX2_3rd-battalion-gloucester-county-militia_Port-Republic-NJ.html
In honor of the men of the 3rd BattalionGloucester County MilitiaCol. Richard Somers - CommandingKilled in ActionPvt. Forrest Bellangy (Killed at Trenton #2)Pvt. John Cain (Murdered while POW in Tuckerton)Lt. John Lucas (Killed in post-Red Bank fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR6M_clarks-mill-meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
This stone marks thesite of theClark's Mill Meeting Housethe first Presbyterian churchin Atlantic Countybuilt 1761used until 1820
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR66_smiths-meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Built by Micajah Smith about 1800. Named "Methodist Union Chapel at Blackman's Mills" when incorporated in 1837. Micajah Smith, John Van Sant, privateer captains, and Jonas Morse and James Bell, Revolutionary soldiers, are buried in the Church Yard.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR61_early-meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Clark's Mills Meeting House, built by Thomas Clark about 1762, where preached the Rev. John Brainerd, stood on site of Clark Burying Ground. Thomas Clark, builder of the church, Thomas, Adrial, and Parker Clark, Revolutionary soldiers, are buried …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQZU_privateers_Port-Republic-NJ.html
In honor of the"Privateers"who sailed and fought for American Independence"1776 - 1783""Captains" ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? "Ships"Samuel AllenJohn Badcock ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? RainbowJohn Baudouine ? ? ? ?? ? ? Governor ClintonSamuel Bigelow ? ?? ? ? ? ? Wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6ZT_meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
In 1800, Micajah Smithbuilt a Methodist Churchon this site. Smith, aRevolutionary privateercaptain, is buried here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6ZS_franklin-inn_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Eighteenth century innpossibly built 1750One time home of SeaCaptain and privateerMicajah Smith
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