Historical Markers in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
19th Century Lime Kiln
9-11 Memorial Sundial
Academy af Arts & Science
Adam Bellis Homestead
Adrian Lane's Grist Mill
Agricultural First
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
Amsterdam Historic District
Amwell Academy
Amwell Church
Amwell Militia
Amwell Skirmish
Annandale 9-11 Memorial
Annandale Historic District
Annandale Reformed Church
August Wilhelm Knispel
Baptistown
Barber Cemetery
Barbertown
Bellewood Park
Bellis - Durham - Totten Farm
Belvidere Delaware Railroad
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem Township Veterans Memorial
Black River and Western Railroad
Blacksmith Shop
Bloomsbury Catholic Church
Bloomsbury Presbyterian Church
Bloomsbury Veterans Monument
Blue Star Highway
Bluebirds, On The Road To Recovery
Bog Meadows
Bonetown
Bonnells Tavern
Bridge Street
Buchanan's Tavern
Bunker Hill School House
C.K. Hoffman Veterans Memorial Park
Califon
Califon Methodist Episcopal Church
Califon Veterans Monument
Camp Buck
Capt. Archd. S. Taylor
Capt. Jacob Gearhart
Captain Daniel Bray
Centenary Methodist Church
Centerville
Central Railroad Of New Jersey
Centre Bridge
Centre Bridge / Delaware and Raritan Canal Feeder
Century Inn
Changewater Trestle
Cherry Hill Black Cemetery
Cherryville
Christopher Vought House
Civil War
Clinton Historic District
Clinton Township 9-11 Memorial
Cokesbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Col. John Taylor's Grist Mill
Colonel Charles Stewart House
Copper Mines
Copper Ore
Cornerstone, 1754
Cornet Francis Geary
Coronet Geary Trail
Creamery Channel
D & R
David Reynolds Tavern/Joseph Van Syckel Residence
Delaware & Raritan Canal
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
Delaware And Raritan Canal
Delaware Township Veterans
Delaware Twp. Hall
Dr. James Pyatt
Dunham's Mill
Dusenbery Mansion House
East Amwell Veterans
East Amwell Veterans Honor Roll
Echo Hill
Everittstown
Everittstown
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
Farm of Lloyd B. Wescott
Finesville Dam
Fleming Castle
Flemington Egg Auction
Flemington Fairgrounds
Flemington Public Library
Flemington Raid
Flemington Railroad Company
Forge Masters Dwelling
Fountain Grove Cemetery
Four Corners
Franklin Township WWII Memorial
Frenchtown
Frenchtown Methodist Episcopal Church
Frenchtown Railroad
Frenchtown Veterans Monument
Frenchtown World War 1 Monument
Fulper Family Residences
Fulper House
Fulper Pottery Factory #1
Gem Building
Gen. George W. Taylor
General Daniel Morgan
General George W. Taylor
General Stewart Mansion
General Store
George Coryells Grave
Glen Gardner
Glen Gardner
Goat Hill Overlook
Green Sergeant's Bridge
Grist Mill
Hamlet of Readingsburg
Hampton
Hampton (Incorp. Since 1895)
Hannah's Rock
Hardscrabble Hill
Hickory Corners
High Bridge
High Bridge and Longwood Valley Branch
High Bridge and the Railroad
High Bridge Company 1268 / Civilian Conservation Corps
Historic Woodlot
Hoagland Cemetery
Holcombe House
Holland Township Veterans Monument
Huczko Memorial Fields
Hunt Houses
Hunterdon County Holocaust Memorial
Hunterdon Historical Museum
Hunterdon Museum Of Art
Irish Town
Jersey Barriers
John Hart's Cave
Jones Tavern
Joseph Turner House
Jugtown Mountain
Kase Homestead
Kingwood Methodist Episcopal Church
Kingwood Tavern
Kingwood Township Veterans Monument
King's Manor
Klinesville Historic District
Lake Solitude and Taylor Falls
Lambertville
Lambertville
Lambertville City Hall
Lambertville Music Circus
Lambertville Outlet Lock
Lambertville Railroad
Lambertville Railroad Shops
Landis House
Landsdown Trail
Law Office
Leake - Stillwell Mills
Lebanon
Lebanon Reformed Church
Lebanon Reformed Church Cemetery
Lebanon Township Veterans Monument
Lebanon Township Veterans Monument
Lebanon Veterans Memorial
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lehigh Valley Railroad Three Story Station House
Lewis Island Shad Fishery
Lieutenant Hooper Road
Lime Kilns
Linden Farms
Linvale Methodist Episcopal Church
Little York
Locktown Baptist Church
Log Cabin & Ground Hog Kiln
Lower Amwell Brethren Church Cemetery
Lower Argillite Alley
Lumberville - Ravenrock Toll-Supported Pedestrian Bridge
Major General Daniel Morgan
Marshall House
Mary E. Sheridan Park
Mattisons Corner
Mechlin's Tavern
Milford
Milford Railroad
Milford World War I Veterans Monument
Milky Way Farm
Mill Power System
Minisink Trail
Miquin Woods
Mount Airy
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant General Store
Mount Salem Church
Mountain Farm
Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility
Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility
Mountainville Post
Mt. Joy
Mulligan Quarry
Musconetcong
Musconetcong Valley Presbyterian Church
Music Hall
New Germantown
New Hampton
New Market Historic District
Newell Cemetery
Oak Grove
Oak Grove Grange #119
Oak Grove School
Oak Summit
Oak Summit Cemetery
Oak Summit School
Old Iron Mines
Old Rocks Church
Old School Baptist Church
Old Stone Church
Old York Road
Old York Road
One-Room Schoolhouse
PFC. Charles L. Danberry
Packers Island
Pattenburg United Methodist Church
Perryville Tavern
Poor Farm
Potterstown
Pottersville
Pre-Revolutionary War King's Mill
Presbyterian Cemetery
Purple Heart Memorial
Quaker Meeting House
Quakertown Methodist Episcopal Church
Railroad Bridge and Arches
Raritan Township 9-11 Memorial Clock
Raritan Township Firemen's Monument
Raritan Township Vietnam Veterans
Reading Family Mills
Reading Home
Readington Church
Readington Township Veterans Monument
Reaville Church
Reaville Historic District
Red Mill Museum Village
Red Mill Museum Village
Revolutionary War Encampments
Ringoes
Ringo's Tavern
Road to Monmouth Battlefield
Road to Monmouth Battlefield, June 20-22, 1778
Rockaway Valley Railroad 1888
Rockhill Agricultural Historic District
Rockhill Property
Rosemont
Rosemont - Raven Rock Bridge
Rosemont Cemetery
Rosemont Water Co.
Rowland's Mill
Samuel Hill House
Sandy Ridge Baptist Church
Saxtonville Tavern
Schoolhouse
Sergeantsville First Brethren Church
Servis-Quick Family Cemetery
Sister Mary Miranda C.S.S.F.
Site of Colonel John Mehelm House
Site of Mount Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery
Site of St. Andrew's Church
Smokehouse
Soldiers Monument
Solitude
Solitude Falls
Solitude House
South Branch Historic District
South Branch Historic District
South Branch Of Central R.R.
South Branch Of The Central R.R.
Spring Mills
Springside Farm
St. Anns Catholic Church
St. Joseph Parish
St. Thomas Episcopal of Alexandria
Stagecoach Stop
Stangl Pottery Outlet & Showroom
Stanton Reformed Church
Steam Era Signal & Switchstand
Stockton
Stockton Borough School
Stockton Inn
Stockton Railroad
Stockton School
Stone Mill
Swackhammer Church Cemetery
Swayze Mine
T.I.S.C.O. Complex
Taylor Farm
Taylor Iron and Steel Company
Taylor Steelworkers Historic Greenway
Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Company
Taylor's Mill Historic District
Tenant House
The American Hotel
The Amwell Line - 1704
The Califon Station
The Capoolong Creek Trail
The Continental Army
The Convention Army
The Easton Road(s)
The Gorge Bridge Train Wreck
The Great Clinton Fire
The Lenape Village of Pelouesse
The Lime Kilns
The Log Cabin
The Middle Valley Trap Rock & Mine Company
The Mill
The Mulligans
The Province Line
The Province Line
The Quarry
The Railroad & The Vernoy Quarry
The Teetertown Mill
The Three Brothers
The TISCO Complex
The Velodrome
The Village of Hamden, New Jersey
Three Bridges
Tower Hill Farm
Town of Clinton, New Jersey
Train Disaster
Triple Arch Stone Bridge
Tuccamirgan Park
Union Forge
Union Forge Bridge
Union Furnace
Union Township World War II Memorial
United First Presbyterian Church of Amwell
Uplands
Upper Argillite Alley
Uranium Ore
Van Fleet's Corner School
Van Syckles Tavern
Veterans Park
Vietnam War Dogs Memorial
Village of Bissell
Volendam Windmill
Voorhees State Park
Warren Railroad Company
Welcome to the Twp. of Lebanon
Welcome To The Twp. Of Lebanon
Wertsville (Weart's Corner)
West Portal
West Portal Methodist Church
White House Station
Whitehouse Veterans Monument
Willis W. Vail
Woodglen
Worthington Farm
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
"From Here They Served"
Liver Eating Johnson
About Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County Timeline
Hunterdon County, located in the western part of New Jersey, has a rich and diverse history dating back to prehistoric times. The original inhabitants of the region were the Lenape Native Americans, who lived in harmony with nature and relied on hunting, fishing, and farming for their sustenance. In the early 17th century, European settlers, mostly Dutch, Swedish, and English, began to arrive, establishing small farming communities along the Delaware and Raritan rivers.
During the American Revolution, Hunterdon County played a significant role due to its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York City. The area witnessed various military campaigns and saw many important figures of the era pass through, including George Washington, who crossed the Delaware River at what is now Washington Crossing State Park. The county was also home to notable patriots such as John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
In the 19th century, Hunterdon County saw industrial development with the construction of the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the arrival of the railroad. These transportation networks facilitated the growth of towns such as Flemington and Clinton, which became important centers of commerce and trade. The county also became known for its agricultural production, particularly dairy farming and the breeding of high-quality livestock.
In the 20th century, Hunterdon County experienced suburbanization and population growth as residents began to commute to nearby cities for work. Despite modernization, the county has made efforts to preserve its historical landmarks and rural character. From charming small towns and historic sites to natural treasures such as the Sourland Mountains and Round Valley Recreation Area, Hunterdon County continues to be a place that cherishes its past while embracing the future.
During the American Revolution, Hunterdon County played a significant role due to its strategic location between Philadelphia and New York City. The area witnessed various military campaigns and saw many important figures of the era pass through, including George Washington, who crossed the Delaware River at what is now Washington Crossing State Park. The county was also home to notable patriots such as John Hart, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
In the 19th century, Hunterdon County saw industrial development with the construction of the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the arrival of the railroad. These transportation networks facilitated the growth of towns such as Flemington and Clinton, which became important centers of commerce and trade. The county also became known for its agricultural production, particularly dairy farming and the breeding of high-quality livestock.
In the 20th century, Hunterdon County experienced suburbanization and population growth as residents began to commute to nearby cities for work. Despite modernization, the county has made efforts to preserve its historical landmarks and rural character. From charming small towns and historic sites to natural treasures such as the Sourland Mountains and Round Valley Recreation Area, Hunterdon County continues to be a place that cherishes its past while embracing the future.
Hunterdon County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
- 1688: Hunterdon County, NJ is founded by royal charter
- 1714: The first courthouse is built in the county seat of Burlington
- 1739: The county seat is moved to Trenton
- 1744: The county seat is moved to Flemington
- 1750: The first sawmill is constructed in the county
- 1776: Hunterdon County residents actively participate in the American Revolutionary War
- 1845: The first rail transport arrives in the county
- 1864: The Flemington Fair, now known as the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, begins
- 1897: The famous Red Mill is built in Clinton
- 1926: The first automobile bridge is constructed across the Delaware River
- 1939: The Hunterdon Symphony Orchestra is established
- 1970s: The county experiences significant population growth and suburban development
- 2009: The Hunterdon Art Museum moves to its current location in Clinton