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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAZ8_stokes-state-forest_Sandyston-NJ.html
Governor Edward C. Stokes established the Board of Forest Park Reservations in 1905. The new forestry commission acquired 5,432 acres on Kittatinny Mountain in 1907 to create the E. C. Stokes Reserve. Stokes State Forest grew to 12,429 acres by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAZ1_old-mine-road_Walpack-Township-NJ.html
Connecting Esopus (Kingston) on Hudson Riverwith Pahaquarry Copper MineLength 104 miles - Built about 1650 Daniel Decker Ferry established 1756Moved to Rosenkrans 1898Lower Walpack Reformed Churchone-fourth mile westBuilt 1737 - Moved to Flatbr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYT_the-village-of-bevans_Sandyston-NJ.html
Dutchman Peter Van Nests, first Sandyston Surveyor of Highways, settled here around 1767 at the intersection of rural roads that he had surveyed. The community, Peters Valley, became one of several small villages that supported nearby farms throug…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM538_defenders-of-the-union_Newton-NJ.html
Erected by a grateful people to commemorate the services and sacrifices of the soldiers and sailors in the War of the Rebellion. Right of Monument:Malvern Hill, Salem Heights, Petersburg, Crampton Pass, Spottsylvania, Roanoke Island, Cold Harbo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM52A_sussex-railroad_Branchville-NJ.html
In 1869, due to the efforts of a prominent Branchville resident, William H. Bell, the Sussex Railroad was completed, ending in Branchville borough. The line, finished by Bell himself, was for a time referred to as the "Branchville Railroad." The f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM527_the-hill-memorial_Newton-NJ.html
The Hill MemorialHeadquartersof theSussex County Historical SocietyBuilt 1916 in Renaissance Revival style by gift of Joshua Hill. Dedicated June 8, 1917. Listed 1985 on State and National Historic Registers as the oldest Museum Building in New Je…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM526_george-washington-tree_Newton-NJ.html
This tree planted inmemory ofGeorge Washingtonby theChinkchewunska Chapter D.A.R.1932
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM524_sussex-county_Newton-NJ.html
To commemoratethe establishment of Sussex Countyby Act of the Legislature, June 8, 1753. To Commemorate the setting up ofthe Court of General Sessions and theInferior Court of Common Pleas bydecree of Governor Jonathan Belcherin the name of Kin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM520_newton-green_Newton-NJ.html
The Courthouse Yard was a central part of landowner Jonathan Hampton's Town Plot in 1762. It was used for political meetings, corporal punishment, militia trainings, public entertainments, and a common pasture. Until 1858 voters in township electi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51T_home-of-thomas-anderson_Newton-NJ.html
Admitted to New Jersey Bar as Counsellor 1765.Appointed first Surrogate of Sussex County by Royal Governor William Franklin, 1768Office held by reappointment until death 1805.Acting Clerk of Sussex County 1770-1777.Assistant Deputy Quartermaster G…
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