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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FC_old-york-road_Flemington-NJ.html
Early Lenape Indian trail; became a "Kings Highway" in 1764. Was main stage route between Philadelphia and New York.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FB_amwell-church_Arlington-NJ.html
Site of the first Presbyterian Church built in 1738. Here, George Whitefield's sermon to 3000 people in 1740 inspired religious zeal.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16DH_goat-hill-overlook_Lambertville-NJ.html
Used during the Revolutionary War by both Gen. George Washington and British Gen. Charles Cornwallis to view opposing activity up & down the river. This local promontory has long since been known as Washington's Rock.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16DG_flemington-fairgrounds_Flemington-NJ.html
Site of the County's second longest continuously operated agricultural fair from 1865 until moved in 2001 to county property below Ringoes. Also the site of the renowned 5/8 mile oval Flemington Speedway 1910-2002.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16B8_jugtown-mountain_Asbury-NJ.html
Midpoint of the Musconetcong Mountain Range was named for 1761 "Jug" Tavern at the bottom of the hill to the west. The 4900' Lehigh Valley RR tunnel beneath was the longest in the East in 1875. Second tube opened in 1928.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16B7_hannahs-rock_Asbury-NJ.html
Said to be the largest uncovered rock in the state. Named for land owner Hannah Quick. Legend says that during the Revolution, a shoemaker & ladder maker lived and worked their trades in a cave beneath.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16B6_west-portal_Asbury-NJ.html
Known as Jugtown for its 1761 "Jug" tavern, became Bethlehem by 1843 & West End by 1880 for its iron works. Named Ferndean & then West Portal by 1888. The 1870's 4900' LVRR tunnel was then the longest in the East.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1648_holcombe-house_Lambertville-NJ.html
First section built about 1733. Washington stayed here, July, 1777, and June 1778, prior to battles of Germantown and Monmouth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15B8_copper-mines_Flemington-NJ.html
By 1816 copper ore was found here, and north towards Flemington. The mining craze lasted through 1865. It was never profitable, but gave Copper Hill its name.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15B7_rowlands-mill_Flemington-NJ.html
During the 1700s and 1800s, this area, known as Rowland's Mills, was a thriving commercial center for the surrounding farms.
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