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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/HM1AM6_tower-hill-farm_Asbury-NJ.html
Dating back to the 1840's, this farm was purchased for Thomas Edison's storekeeper, Frederick Devonald, in 1932 and remained in the family until 1983. Unusual springhouse consists of two levels.
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 …
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/HM133P_sister-mary-miranda-c-s-s-f_Asbury-NJ.html
This plaque is a memorial to Sister Mary Miranda C.S.S.F. of the Province of Felician Sisters of Lodi, New Jersey, who came to this Holy Mount to establish a house of prayer for the Fatima Apostolate and to whom is due much of the credit for the H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO4I_jersey-barriers_Asbury-NJ.html
Frequent dangerous accidents on Jugtown Mountain led to the first installation here of the concrete road dividers, which later became famous and are now also in use to defend against terorists.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIEH_methodist-church-of-asbury_Asbury-NJ.html
The Methodist Church of Asbury, New Jersey, by official action of the Northern New Jersey annual Conference of the Methodist Church, is designated a Methodist Historic Site in recognition of the participation of Bishop Francis Asbury in laying the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEW1_bethlehem-township-veterans-memorial_Asbury-NJ.html
Dedicated to the men and women of the Township of Bethlehem, who served their country in all wars and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
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