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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2U4_sandy-hook-light_Highlands-NJ.html
Upper Marker:This light was completed in 1764 and is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States. New York merchants petitioned their assembly to raise money for the light by lotteries and tonnage taxes on ships entering New …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2U1_camp-boardwalk_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
In commemoration of Atlantic City's finest hour ... Dedicated to the thousands of men and women of the United States Armed Forces who trained, served and recovered here from their wounds of battle during World War II—and to the devoted citiz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SU_old-iron-mines_High-Bridge-NJ.html
In use fromC. 1730 - 1889Supplied ore forSolitude (Union) ForgeOre made into cannonballsfor use of Revolutionary ArmyOwned by:William Allen and Joseph Turner1742 - 1778Robert Taylor and Family1778 - 1863Thomas Iron Company1863-1872Taylor Iron Work…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2ST_taylor-iron-and-steel-company_High-Bridge-NJ.html
1742-1971Taylor Wharton formed 1914.Site of car wheel foundrymachine shoppattern shopOperated 1853-1935First YMCA - 1914
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SS_railroad-bridge-and-arches_High-Bridge-NJ.html
Constructed 1859-1865 for the Central Railroad of New Jersey, this 112 foot earthen embankment double arch culvert supports the original bridge from which the Borough of High Bridge is named.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SQ_high-bridge_High-Bridge-NJ.html
Home of Union Forge, maker of early farm equipment, cannonballs for Continential Army. Factory, later known as Taylor Wharton ceased operations in 1971.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2QB_mount-zion-a-m-e-church_Trenton-NJ.html
A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America's 200th year of liberty
Mount Zion A.M.E. ChurchThe Oldest Black Church in TrentonIncorporated by slaves and freedmen 1811Original edifice this site 1819Member Founding Conference African Me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Q9_john-briest_Trenton-NJ.html
Born Nov. 11, 1836, in Trenton.He started in the printing business at an early age and became foreman of the Trenton True American print shop. He started the penny daily newspaper The Emporium, which remained in operation from 1867 to 1897. In 190…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2Q8_william-borrow_Trenton-NJ.html
Born Jan. 8, 1821, in England, he emigrated to America at an early age.Borrow drew the plans for the Cooper-Hewitt rolling mill, the first three-high beam rolling mill of its kind in the world, located on the Delaware River in Trenton. Later he be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2PM_union-furnace_Clinton-NJ.html
Est. 1742.Furnace produced iron ore for the Continental Army, cannon balls, farm implements. Forgemaster's house is stucco building on slope.