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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VCN_philip-van-horne-house-historical_Bridgewater-NJ.html
In the predawn darkness of April 13th, 1777, British General Cornwallis led a four-pronged attack on the American garrison at Bound Brook. General Benjamin Lincoln, who was a guest at the Van Horne House, barely escaped capture. Following the batt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UWS_the-jacobus-vanderveer-house-historical_Bedminster-Township-NJ.html
was constructed circa 1772 with a nineteenth century addition circa 1813. In 1995 the house was listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. The Jacobus Vanderveer House is significant in United States Revolutionary War mili…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UQI_somerset-county-court-house-green-historical_Somerville-NJ.html
The Somerset County Court House, constructed in 1909, is a fine example of Beaux-Arts Classicism. It was designed by the firm of Gordon, Tracy and Swartwout. James Reilly Gordon was one of America's greatest courthouse architects, who also designe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U9O_kingston-revolutionary-war-soldiers-historical_Franklin-Township-NJ.html
In memory ofthe Soldiersof Kingstonwho fought bravelyfor our Independence.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U9N_kingston-presbyterian-church-historical_Franklin-Township-NJ.html
Prior to 1766, our house of worship was built on this site. The wooden structure was destroyed by fire in 1791, and a new building was erected on the same foundation soon afterward. This church building served our congregation until 1852 when we m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TPS_continental-army-encampment-historical_Manville-NJ.html
Two brigades of the Pennsylvania Line commanded by Major General Arthur St. Clair and General William Irvine encamped in the area during the 1778-79 Middlebrook Cantonment.
Late in November 1778, General George Washington decided to move three …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TB1_opie-vanderveer-cemetery-historical_Montgomery-NJ.html
This family cemetery served the Opies and Vanderveers from the late 1700s into the early 1800s and is the resting place for at least sixteen family members. In 2001 it was restored by Montgomery Boy Scout Troop 46 as an Eagle Scout Service Project…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SRS_african-burying-ground_Bedminster-Township-NJ.html
On June 22, 1801, three African American Men - one free Negro and two slaves - purchased one tenth on an acre of land from Aaron Melick for the sum of three dollars to establish a burying ground for the "Black people of the Neighborhood." This is …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTM_fisher-house_Franklin-Township-NJ.html
This 1688 house became the home of Hendrick Fisher, prominent citizen and patriot leader until his death in 1778
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RTL_saint-olha_South-Bound-Brook-NJ.html
Front panel Equal-to-the Apostles-Great Princes of Kiev-Sovereign of Rus-Ukraine 945-969.Left panel This monument was erected upon the desires of devout Ukrainian women with the blessings of the Metropolitan of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the…