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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDQ_william-calverts-hardware-store_Mount-Holly-NJ.html
This Hardware StoreEstablished on Mill StreetbyWilliam Calvert in 17701920-30 Storefront Restored byPaul Musgrove of Mount HollyFor the Present Owner, Arthur R. EldredSeptember 22, 1980
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IDK_grist-mill-stone_Mount-Holly-NJ.html
This Mill Stone was recovered from the site of the historic industrial park at the corner of Mill and Pine Street. Built in 1796 by Cox & Davidson and operated with five French Burrs until destroyed by fire in 1910. This Mill Stone is the only tru…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBN_lutheran-home_Moorestown-NJ.html
This home was built in 1894 by Samuel L. Allen, inventor of the Flexible Flyer sled and the Planet Junior Plow. In 1920 it was purchased and refurbished by Eldridge R. Johnson, founder and president of the Victor Talking Machine Company, forerunn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBM_site-of-coxs-tavern_Moorestown-NJ.html
John Cox bought this tavern in 1745. He was town clerk from 1748 to 1791. Town meetings were held here until 1812 when the Town Hall was built. It was the home of the stagecoach line to Camden from 1835 to 1850 and a stop of the Mt. Holly stage. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBK_moorestown-n-j_Moorestown-NJ.html
1682-Settled by Friends; 1698-Founded as Chester Township; 1700-Recognized as business and cultural center of area; 1778-British Officers lodged here;1802-Named Moorestown in honor of Thomas Moore Tavern Keeper; 1812-Present town hall erected.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBI_site-of-moores-tavern_Moorestown-NJ.html
Built by Thomas Moore in 1734 it was the towns first tavern. It was a two story frame building with two rooms on each floor. The building was demolished in 1878. The town of Moorestown derived its name from Thomas Moore who died July 30th, 1760.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IBG_site-of-the-indian-spring_Moorestown-NJ.html
Five hundred feet down the hill was a spring of clear, cold water around which the Indians camped before the coming of the white man. It was also near this spring that the first white settlers built their log cabins and started the community o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IAT_atsion-mansion_Shamong-NJ.html
The imposing, classically-inspired Atsion mansion was the height of fashion when Samuel Richards built it in 1826. Sited on a rise, it overlooked both the ironworks and lake that served as a mill pond to provide water power to the village. The Ric…
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…
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