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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UC3_dr-john-c-johnson-residence-historical_Blairstown-NJ.html
This center-hall Colonial, constructed circa 1850, was the home of Dr. John Couse Johnson and his family. Dr. Johnson was born on October 21, 1828, in Wantage Township, New Jersey. He received his degree in 1850 at the New York College of Physicia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UC2_flatiron-building-historical_Blairstown-NJ.html
Early history describes this building as a single structure, which when researched proves to not be entirely accurate. The structure is comprised of two separate entities joined together circa 1889. The first of these, the small rear two-story sec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UC1_the-mill-historical_Blairstown-NJ.html
Built in 1818 by William Hankinson the mill is a stone replacement for the Smith's Mills, a grist and a saw mill, built by Benjamin Smith, ca. 1760. Smith's Mills was also the first name of the Village. When Hankinson erected the stone mill traces…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UC0_the-rainbow-confectionery-historical_Blairstown-NJ.html
This building was first known as the Bunnell building, built in the early-to-mid 1870s serving as a confectionery, ice cream and variety shop during most of its years. By 1877, Leslie Bunnell sold his business of dispensing fine French chocolates,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S9J_mary-catherine-phillips_Washington-NJ.html
Mary Catherine Phillips, consumer advocate, author, and editor, joined Consumer's Research, a New York-based organization, in 1932. She married one of its founders, Frederick Schlink, that same year. One year later, the entire operation relocated …
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/HM1MQT_kittatinny-point_Columbia-NJ.html
Hike to the top of Mount Tammy for a bird's eye view of the spectacular Delaware Water Gap. Throughout this national park you can hike and bike on marked trails, fish the calm flowing river and cascading streams, paddle the scenic Delaware River, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FH7_oxford-furnace_Oxford-Township-NJ.html
Built in 1741-42 by Jonathan Robeson in partnership with the Shippen Family on land that would eventually encompass approximately 4,000 acres including iron ore, limestone, wood and water resources utilized by the furnace. It is the oldest remaini…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BTD_mccullough-house_Asbury-NJ.html
Built by Rev. War Colonel, Judge & Friend of Asbury. Wm. McCullough. Barn was early Methodist meeting place. Later owned by Thom. McElrath, co-owner of Greeley's Tribune.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AFN_the-plenge-archaeological-site_Asbury-NJ.html
Nearly 13,000 years ago, groups of hunter-gatherers entered the Musconetcong Valley. Near this location is one of the most intensively revisited encampments of these early Native Americans or Paleoindians, ever documented in New Jersey. Thousands …