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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OM3_finesville-dam_Alpha-NJ.html
A man-made dam has been continuously harnessing the Musconetcong River at this location for over 250 years, influencing the settlement of the region and providing visitors and residents of Finesville with a connection to its historical origins as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16VR_coles-grist-mill_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
Built about 1752Marked by Peggy Warne ChapterNSDAR - 1985
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16VP_winter-co_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
This land, 1.16 acres, was purchased by Elizabeth Stryker (Stryker Rd.) in 1850. This building was erected soon thereafter. In 1870 the Central Jersey R.R. Co. sold to Central Jersey Land Improvement Co. Winter & Co. rented and manufactured carria…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16VO_kenneth-red-vandegrift_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
Patrolman, #171Phillipsburg Police Department For bravery and devotion to duty in sacrificing his own life on November 20th, 1930 while protecting and serving the citizens of Phillipsburg, New Jersey.Bestowed posthumously and dedicated by his fell…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKE2_presbyterian-manse_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
Constructed as a home for clergy (Rev. Townsend) for the Phillipsburg Presbyterian Church in 1858; a magnificent stone structure then located at "Main and Market Streets".
The Manse was sold to attorney John F. Dumont in 1883 and has been used…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKE0_s-a-comstock-building_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
The Comstock Family owned many properties, including this, which was first used as a boarding house, and the famous Lee House, located at Union Square (Wardell site).
This building was later used and purchased by the Malaska Council, a once pow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKDY_stites-thomas-store_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
First built as a grain sale and transfer station from the Morris to Lehigh Canal. Horse drawn trailers were driven into the store for grain loading. The grain was then put on canal boats and transported up the Lehigh. In the 1870's it was used as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKDX_bluestone-sidewalks_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
Bluestone slabs comprised the sidewalks of our business district in the 1870's. These are well over 100 years. Cut from the Pennsylvania Slate Belt, they were delivered to the town's "Road Overseer". 1874 maps show "Main Street" was then 60 feet w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKDW_lander-stewart-mansion_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
The town's only brownstone, built in grandeous manner to resemble those of East Side Manhattan. Exotic woods, marble, tile and glass brought back from Stewart's European travels line its interior. The front doors are hand carved cypress from Leban…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKDV_stites-lander-townhouse_Phillipsburg-NJ.html
Originally occupied by William Stites, Phillipsburg tailor. Later the home of prominent resident John Lander (b.1798-1889) who was co-founder of the Warren Iron Foundry (1856) and the Town Postmaster. Hailed "the oldest living postmaster" in 1882.…