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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDF_the-bill-of-rights-arch_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
The "Bill of Rights Arch" erected and dedicated November 20, 1989, is in tribute to the importance of New Jersey, as the first state to ratify the "Bill of Rights," and also to the proud role the City of Perth Amboy, as the First Capitol of New Je…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT63_raritan-bay-new-york-harbor_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Boating is a popular activity on Raritan and Sandy Hook bays. These waters provide both shelter from and access to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the past three centuries, maritime traffic in the Raritan Bay - New York Harbor area has increased signific…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT62_all-shapes-sizes-and-materials_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Primary seacoast lights were located to warn mariners of their proximity to land, the presence of navigational dangers, and to help set their course. By 1852, however, lighthouses and lightships often looked so much alike that it was difficult to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT5Z_the-water-highway_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
From 1683 until 1859, this site was Perth Amboy's transportation hub. It was the maritime equivalent of our cloverleaf junction. At this interchange - known as "Long Ferry," to distinguish it from the shorter ferry to Staten Island, travelers coul…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGOG_ambo-point_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
You are standing where Perth Amboy's history began. This is the place called Ompoge, meaning ?point.' The Lenni Lenape used these beaches for thousands of years before any European settlers arrived. In 1651, it was deeded by the Lenni Lenape to Au…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGOC_the-bluff-witness-to-history_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
This piece of land has always been called the Bluff, meaning a hill with a broad, steep face. This site's history suggests another meaning for bluff - to hoodwink.
It was here that a delaying tactic permitted an escape, that a fugitive found pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4XL_oldest-parish-in-the-state_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
St. Peter's is the oldest parish in the state. Founded in 1698 when the Bishop of London sent the Rev. Edward Portlock to be its' minister. Chartered in 1718 by King George I. Used as a barracks for British troops in 1776. Here the colonial govern…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4XJ_st-peters-church_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Organized, 1698, St. Peter's is New Jersey's oldest Episcopal Parish. Royal charter, 1718. Churches on this site in 1722 and 1852.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4XH_perth-amboy_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Called "Ompoge" by Indians, "Ambo Point" by settlers. Built as capital and port of East Jersey, 1683. "Perth" was added for Lord Perth.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4X9_governors-house_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Built by the colonial proprietors of East Jersey in 1762, with bricks which were brought from England.
Occupied first by Frederick Smyth, Chief Justice of the colony. Then, in 1774, by William Franklin, who was appointed Governor by the Crown.
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