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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM150E_nevius-street-bridge_Raritan-NJ.html
The Nevius Street Bridge is a 300-foot-long, two span, double-intersection, Pratt through-truss bridge. It is the oldest documented metal-truss bridge in the county, being constructed in 1886 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio. The…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1508_hibernia-mine-railroad-bridge_Raritan-NJ.html
The Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge, constructed in 1879, is the oldest surviving metal truss bridge in Somerset County, the second oldest Phoenix column bridge in New Jersey and the only one built as a railroad bridge.
This was built by Clark, R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1505_washington-rock_Green-Brook-Township-NJ.html
In May, 1777, General George Washington moved his army from Morristown to the Watchung Mountains above Bound Brook. The British Army, under the command of Sir William Howe, were reinforcing their base at New Brunswick and hoping to draw the Americ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1504_derrick-van-veghten-house_Bridgewater-NJ.html
The house stands on its original site over looking the Raritan River. The land was once part of an 834 acre plantation that Derrick's father, Michael, purchased in 1697. Derrick, who was born here in 1699, was a prosperous farmer, respected member…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXQN_bridgewater-township-historic-monument_Bridgewater-NJ.html
[Plaque #1]Early History The Lenni Lenape Indians settled along the Raritan River, utilizing the river for food and transportation, while cultivating the flood plains by planting corn and a variety of other crops.
Heavy barges hauled goods to t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXQI_site-of-st-thomas-a-m-e-zion-parsonage_Somerville-NJ.html
On this site stood the St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Parsonage. From 1910 to 1925, it was the home of Paul Robeson, noted actor, singer, scholar, athlete and humanitarian.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVTX_frederick-w-schmidt_Bernards-NJ.html
This monument has been placed here in memory of Frederick W. Schmidt1865-1926By the trustees of his estateMr. Schmidt owned and operated the nearby Millington Quarry which opened in 1895. He later organized the North Jersey Quarry Company which in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV2C_washingtons-route-from-princeton_Princeton-NJ.html
By this routeWashingtonwith his armyretired after his victory at PrincetonJanuary, 1777.Erected byCamp Middlebrook ChapterD.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR07_lord-stirling-manor_Bernards-NJ.html
This property is the site of Lord Stirling Manor, built by William Alexander "Lord Stirling" in 1763 where he lived until 1779. The original residence was razed by fire in 1920 and a new residence was built on part of the remaining foundation wher…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQQH_bernards-township-war-memorial_Bernards-NJ.html
Dedicated in grateful appreciationto the men and women ofBernards Townshipwho served in the armed forcesduring World War I and World War IIthat Peace, Freedom and Justicemight not perish from the Earth.