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Atlantic County 21
Bergen County 18
  • Baylor MassacreIn Rivervale - on Rivervale Avenue - 1,000 feet north of Old Tappan Road - Directly in front of McCann homestead.
  • Fort LeeOn right hand side of road approaching bridge; 100 feet from
  • Gen. Enoch PoorMarker is at the intersection of Court St. and Church St., on the left when traveling east on Court St..
  • HackensackEntering Hackensack from Paterson along Essex Street right had side - opposite pole 60832HS - just before reaching intersection
  • Haring FarmOn west side of road, about 10' back from pavement and behind walkway.
  • Hopper's GraveAt grave site on US 202 right side of road south bound, 2 mile south of route 27 toward oakland graveyard has a number of obelisk markers (vertical) but look sharp for graveyard near Havsmeyer Estate
  • Liberty PoleMarker is at the intersection of West Palisade Avenue (County Route 505) and Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Palisade Avenue.
  • MahwahSouthbound, 75 ft. south of chamber of commerce entering mahwah sign. HM stake in the ground.
  • March to the DelawareRt. 2, in Ramsey, between poles RS20135 and RS20136 - right
  • New Bridge
  • New BridgeIn front of old Steuben House on Main Street, North Hackensack.
  • OradellTo be erected in Oradell the day of the hometown reception for the astrocaut, Monday Oct. 15, 1962 - in front of the grand stand, in the center of Oradell or upon entering Oradell. If it is in front of the reviewing stand, a permanent erection will be made later.
  • PoliflyOn Terrace Ave. just west of ramp loading down to Route 2 at Hasbrouck Heights, on plot of land adjoining old Colonial
  • The (Von) SteubenA Tory’s property, seized during the Revolution, was presented by Marker can be reached from Main Street, on the left when New Jersey to Baron von Steuben, Gen. Washington’s drillmaster.
  • The GreenMarker is at the intersection of Main Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
  • The Westervelt HouseThe new sign has been erected on State property across the street from the Von Steuben House at the bridge which seemed to be a more appropriate place.
  • Wampum FactoryOn Pascack Road near fence in front of highschool.
  • Washington HeadquartersOn Ramapo Valley Road between Suffern and Darlington, in front
Burlington County 27
  • BordentownSouthbound, at 6th fole past railroad overpass at cut off to city of Bordentown - pole is not numbered
  • BurlingtonOn Rt. 25 - intersection with High Street - left hand side going
  • Capt. Emilio CarranzaOn Rt. 39, left hand side going South - at point of junction with
  • Carranza Monument5954 ACE system HM stake in ground
  • Clara Barton SchoolMarker is at the intersection of Crosswicks Street (County Route 528) and East Burlington Street, on the left when traveling west on Crosswicks Street.
  • Collins HouseIn grass area in front of house on east side, 10 feet from porch and parallel to road
  • CrosswicksMemorial is on Main Street.
  • Crosswicks CreekRt. 25 - intersection of Bordentown Road, southeast corner -
  • Fire CompanyMarker is at the intersection of Pine Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Pine Street.
  • Franklin ParkEight feet back from edge of road on west side.
  • Free LibraryMarker is on West Union Street 0.1 miles east of Wood Street, on the left when traveling east.
  • Friends MeetingMarker is at the intersection of Church Street and Front Street on Church Street.
  • Gilder HouseIn front of house between sidewalk and curb
  • Girard HouseMarker is on Mill Street (County Route 537), on the right when traveling west. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
  • Grant HouseMarker is on Wood Street 0.1 miles north of West Broad Street, on the right when traveling north.
  • Hanover FurnaceIntersection Route 40 and Browns Mills road, right hand side
  • HistoricDec. 1776, Hessian troops occupied the Meeting House. June 20-22, 1778, the two wings of the British army united here before the Washington Street, entering Mount Holly from Camden, in front Battle of Monmouth. Nov., 1779, the Council and Assembly met in of red brick Catholic Church, between poles PS23NO and Ho
  • HistoricThis Burlington County Jail was designed, 1808, by Robert Mills, Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Grant Street, on noted Federal architect. His plan still influences penal building.
  • KinkoraSouthbound, S.W. corner of road leading to building, heind first guard rail post, beyond pole 61637MA
  • Men ofSite of building used on occasion by three famous men: Samuel Jennings, 1961 to 1684, Benjamin Franklin, 1728, Isaac Collins, 1770-78.
  • New St.Church, designed by noted architect Richard Upjohn, is one of the earliest cruciform structures in America. Completed, 1854.
  • Old St. Mary'sMarker is at the intersection of W Broad Street and Wood Street, on the right when traveling west on W Broad Street. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
  • Swedish SettlementCinnaminson, near intersection of Route #25 and road to Riverton, right hand side going toward Burlington, above Gulf Gasoline Station - about 100 feet from intersection - between
  • Swedish SettlersNorth bound, right side, 100 ft. Before road into Riverton, south of pole #4 No stake in ground
  • Thomas PaineMarker is at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue (New Jersey Route 545) and West Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Farnsworth Avenue.
  • WhitesbogAbout 500' east of Whitesbog Church and 25' from center of road on the north side.
  • Wright HouseMarker is at the intersection of Farnsworth Avenue (County Route 545) and Park Street (County Route 662), on the right when traveling south on Farnsworth Avenue.
Camden County 17
  • BerlinMarker is at the intersection of White Horse Pike (U.S. 30) and Thackara Avenue, on the right when traveling west on White Horse Pike.
  • Blue Anchoroff edge of road
  • Clement's Bridge
  • Cooper HouseOn the north side of Erie Street west of Point Street. 10' back of curb
  • Cooper's FerryCrescent Blvd. - right hand side leaving Camden, between poles
  • Cooper's FerryMarker is at the intersection of Copper Avenue and North Front Street on Copper Avenue.
  • Cooper's Ferry -Washington, while living in Philadelphia as President, crossed the On Crescent Boulevard between Circle and Bridge - right hand river at Cooper's Ferry and rode horseback over the early roads of side of roac going toward River - between poles PS3761PS and Camden
  • Crystal SpringAt the end of the street on the river side
  • Gloucester CitySouthbound opposite Holiday Inn, 1/2 way between "Lane Use" sign & U.S. coast guard base sign
  • Historic HaddonfieldEntering Haddonfield from Camden on Haddon Avenue, at apex
  • Old Salem RoadOn Route 41 exactly 0.35 miles south of Ellisburg Circle (Route 40)
  • Old Salem RoadEast side of 43, on K of C property at North Driveway near Large Tree, HM stake in the ground.
  • Peter McGuireAdjacent to entrance to cemetery, 10' back of edge of road
  • Pyne PointIn park area behind hedge to the left of drive to park guards headquarters building
  • Scull's TavernOn west side of Route 30, 100' north of entrance to restaurant, three feet back from road.
  • Shane's CastleOn south side of road 15' back from edge of road near Clark's Branch Stream
  • Whitman - StaffordThe poet, Walt Whitman, stayed here at the Stafford House in 1875 On front lawn of house 20 feet back from road and parallel to Laurel
Cape May County 9
  • Cape May Court House
  • Cape May PatriotsRt. 4, entering Cape May, left hand side of road, opposite sign advertising Cape May Terrace, just before reaching small green
  • Cold Spring Church40' north of util. pole #W11624 and 25' from center of road.
  • County SeatMarker is on North Main Street 0.1 miles south of Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
  • Dennis Creek Landing (Dennis Creek)Marker is on North Delsea Drive (New Jersey Route 47) north of New Jersey Route 83, on the right when traveling north.
  • Patriot GuardsNorth west corner of Beach and Broadway, which is about 1,000' from end of Point.
  • Peck's Beachhand side of road. (State Highway ends at Bridge, location of marker under jurisdiction of Ocean City) (May, 1938, Moved
  • Seaville MeetingApproximately 1.5 miles south of junction with #50, southbound, 2 feet North of pole W22076 which is north of meeting house. HM stake in ground near mail BOS E.B. Smith
  • Town BankOn west side Bay Shore Road, Cape May County, near its
Cumberland County 22
  • "Liberty Bell"On lane 3' behind retaining wall on west side
  • Broad St. ChurchMarker is on Broad Street West (New Jersey Route 49) just west of South Lawrence Street.
  • Cumberland FurnaceIntersection of Route 47 with Manumuskin River near Cumberland - left hand side going toward Wildwood and
  • Cumberland WorksRoute 49, Northbound at Manuskin River
  • Fithian HouseIn front of house on Greenwich-Shappard's Mill Road
  • Gibbon HouseMarker is on Ye Greate Street.
  • Glass Works2' behind curb and 11' north of first utility pole south of Glass Street, on the west side of South Pearl Street.
  • Little Stone SchoolMarker is on Ye Greate Street.
  • Maurice RiverRoute 49 - Two miles north of Port Elizabeth from Millville - intersection of road leading to Swedish Cemetery between poles
  • Maurice RiverRoute 47, Northbound, 2 miles north of Port Elizabeth, between poles 922 & 7011
  • Nail WorksEntrance to City Park in front of this white frame building
  • New Jersey LibertyNovember 29, 1775, recruits were organized here. An original New Jersey Libtery Bell, that rang out American Independence, is still Left hand side of Rt. 49, entering Bridgeton from Salem - in front preserved as a sacred relic.
  • Noted GlassworksMarker is on South 2nd Street (New Jersey Route 47) just south of Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
  • Old Stone TavernMarker is on Ye Greate Street.
  • Revolutionary SkirmishBetween BT-56-788 and BT-56-789 poles on Rt. 49, intersection
  • Seabrook FarmsSouthbound on state #77 right hand side, opposite the exit driveway of the Seabrook Schools, 44 feet from edge of paved shoulder. No stake in ground
  • The OysterNorth side of Route 548 at Mauricetown near bridge over Maurice River
  • The Seeley House3' behind curb and 11' west of utility pole at corner of Irving and Bank
  • Tory Defeat20 feet north of old marker. Route 47.
  • Tory RaidRt. 49 - Millville to Bridgeton, between pole 32GSCBW and pole 32GSCBW (same number), opposite trolley power pole marked W
  • Tory RaidNorthbound Route 49, between poles BT 67-145 & 146, past Carmel Rd. (4 miles from the center of Bridgeton)
  • Wood HouseMarker is on Ye Greate
Essex County 18
  • "Old First"Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Branford Place, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
  • Abram SpeerSpeer, early landowner and Revolutionary War Captain and his use
  • Calico LaneCalico Lane
  • Cornwallis's ArmyOn planting strip in center of Park Avenue, about 100 ft. from intersection of Park Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street.
  • CranetownRt. 23, entering Montclair from Singac, right hand side of road - at circle between poles PS 1093 and PS 1094.
  • CranetownMarker is at the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue (County Route 506) and Valley Road, on the left when traveling west on 1964 (replaced
  • David BurnetMarker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Camp Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
  • NewarkRt. 25, right hand side going sound, 400 ft. south of entrance to
  • NewarkIn front of City Hall on Broad Street
  • Old Copper MineDodd Street and Brighton Avenue
  • Plume HouseMarker is at the intersection of University Avenue/Broad Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south on University Avenue/Broad Street.
  • Raquet ClubShort Hills Avenue, or the Crescent, in front of Club
  • Second River - Now Belleville -Rt. 21, Belleville, along Passaic River, between poles PS2250B and
  • Seth BoydenMarker is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
  • Site of Clara Mass House (ClaraSite of home of nurse who died in Cuba, 1901, in an experiment by Maass)
  • Stephen Crane Birthplace14 Mulberry Street (vacant lot)
  • Sydenham HouseMarker is on Old Road to Bloomfield, on the right when traveling north.
  • Trinity ChurchMarker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Rector Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
Gloucester County 17
  • "Death of the Fox"Marker is on Kings Highway.
  • Balloon FlightClements Bridge, East of Woodbury
  • Battle of Red BankIntersection Rt. 44 with road to National Park, in front of J.O. Etherington Real Estate and insurance - between poles PS844-2-
  • Bodo OttoMarker is on Kings Hwy (County Route 551) north of Quaker Road, on the left when traveling south.
  • Clement's BridgeMarker is on Clements Bridge Road.
  • Cooper House16 North Broad Street
  • Cornwallis's HeadquartersEntering Woodbury from Camden, Rt. 45 and Dickinson Street, between poles H and H PS-1056WB
  • Fox Hunting ClubOn the lawn near the bench in front of the police station on State Route #45
  • GlassboroPoint of West Street and State Street on U.S. Route 322, at the site of the original glass factory.
  • GlassboroOn US 322 entering the town or at old location point of West St. N.D. (replaced 1936 marker)
  • Ladd's CastleMarker is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Avenue.
  • Mullica HillRoute 45 - entering Mullica Hill from Mantua on right hand side of road 100 feet before Swedesboro road intersection.
  • Mullica Hill1963 (replaced
  • Raccoon CreekEntering Swedesboro from Woodbury, right hand side before reaching Raccoon Creek, between pol ACE/8363 and bridge
  • Stratton HallMarker is at the intersection of Kings Highway and Paulsboro- 1964 (replaced
  • SwedesboroCorner of Grant Ave. and Auburn Ave., in front of Aaron Hurf property - Permission secured from Mr. Hurf through Mr. Crispin of Swedesboro Trust Co.
  • Whitall HouseMarker can be reached from Hessian Road, on the right when traveling west.
Hudson County 21
  • "La Tourette"Park at Broadway and First Street
  • BaseballIn center safety island on 11th Street at intersection of 11th and Hudson Streets, Hoboken.
  • BaseballIn center of safety island on 11th Street at intersection of 11th 1964 (replaced
  • Dixon GraphiteAt the plant Wayne Ave.
  • Early BreweryOn the campus of Stevens Institute, on the site where the Castle was torn down in 1961.
  • Fatal Duel1964 (replaced
  • First Yacht ClubFourth and Hudson streets, at a small park
  • Ford PlantIn front of Western Electric Company, Kearny, NJ
  • Fort DelanceyConter of Bayonne Boulevard at 58th Street.
  • Hamilton-Burr Duel [sp.]On Hudson County Boulevard, east side, about 400 ft. north of the Hamilton-Burr Monument.
  • Jersey CitySoutheast corner of the Holland Tunnel Exit Highway at
  • Jersey CitySoutheast corner of the Holland Tunnel Exit Highway at Henderson Street
  • Kearny's CastleOn the property of Washington School, corner of Rose & Bellegrove Drive Marker should face Rose Street
  • Paulus HookJersey City, on right hand side of Rt. 25 going into New York. .2 miles from New Way Laundry.
  • Paulus Hook1964 (replaced
  • Paulus Hook FerryThis has been substituted for the drydock, which was 2 blcoks away at NE corner of Morgan & Green Sts. There is no proof that the drydock was ever used.
  • Schuyler's RoadOn the Belleview Turnpike, State 7, between Paterson Turnpike and Keary
  • Second RiverOn the east side of the river in Arlington in Kearny Park
  • Stephen Foster601 Bloomfield Street
  • Stevens InstituteAt the site of the first residence of John Stevens the founder
  • Three Pigeons Inn43rd Street & Bergen Turnpike
Hunterdon County 20
  • Amwell ChurchMarker is on Old York Road (County Route 514 at milepost 1.3), on the right when traveling west.
  • Coryell's Ferry - LambertvilleOn County Road, entering Lambertville from north between NJP
  • Flemington RaidRt. 30, Entering Flemington from Ringoes - right hand side of
  • FrenchtownMarker is on New Jersey Route 12, on the right when traveling west.
  • Kingwood TavernMarker is at the intersection of Kingwood Road (County Route 519) and Byram - Kingwood Road, on the right when traveling north on Kingwood Road.
  • LambertvilleMarker is on New Jersey Route 179, on the right when traveling south.
  • Landis HouseMarker is on Old York Road, on the right when traveling north.
  • Law OfficeMarker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
  • LebanonIn Lebanon proper on south side of Route 28 - directly in front of
  • LebanonMarker is at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 22, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
  • Marshall HouseMarker is on Bridge Street just east of George Street, on the right when traveling west.
  • Mount AiryMarker is at the intersection of New Jersey Route 179 and Mt. Airy Village Road, on the right when traveling north on State ND
  • Musconetcongeast. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
  • New GermantownIn front of Zion Lutheran Church, Route 517
  • Old York RoadOne mile west lies Centerville, halfway, overnight stopping point of travellers on the route of the Swift Sure Stage Coach Line. The coach barn there is now used as a Community House. The route followed roughly the Old Naraticong Indian Trail.
  • Old York Road - 1764On Route #29 South of Ringoes - 500 feet South of Route #29 and
  • Ringo's TavernMarker is on County Route 579, on the right when traveling north.
  • Solitude2006 (replaced
  • Union ForgeAt intersection Rt. 30 with road to High Bridge and Califon,
  • Vigilant SocietyEverittstown - Mt. Pleasant Road, 3/4 mile north of Everittstown
Mercer County 36
  • Church CemeteryMarker is on Scotch Road 1/4 mile north of Carlton Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
  • ClarksvilleRt. 26 - Clarksville, right hand side, near pole PS259ILA
  • Delaware andHopewell Frog War was just east of here. For more information visit Brook
  • Dorothea DixMarker is on Sullivan Way 0.2 miles north of New Jersey Route 29, on the right when traveling north. <font color=red> Reported 1964 (replaced
  • Dorothea Lynde DixCounty Rd. Sanhican Drive, Lower gate to State Hospital, opp. Pole 63124TN.
  • Ely FarmIn front of the Matheson House, actually a part of Belair Farm outside of Hightstown on the Imlaystown Road
  • HightstownMarker is on Main Street (New Jersey Route 33).
  • Hopewell Academy19 West Broad Street
  • John Fitch WayOn John Fitch Way
  • Joseph HewesMarker is on Snowden Lane north of Maybury Hill Road, on the right when traveling south.
  • Keith LineWAB Stokes residence on Lawrencevelle-Princeton Road, #27 - next to mile stone (1 mile to Stoney Brook and a small nubbin of a stone which once marked the line - if they still exist.
  • MaidenheadOrganized during 1698, this Presbyterian congregation was among Marker is on Lawrenceville Road (Main Street) (U.S. 206) 0 miles the earliest in America. Part of this church was built in 1764.
  • Mercer AutoFamous racing, sport and pleasure cars were made here, 1909- 1925. Highly prized by museums and antique car collectors.
  • Old Barracks
  • Old BarracksMarker is on Barrack Street just from Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
  • Olden HouseMarker is on Stockton Road (U.S. 206).
  • Opera HouseBroad & State
  • Quaker BridgeQuaker Bridge - 2.8 miles from Mercerville on County road to Clarksville, 2.0 miles from Clarksville -- located on Mercer County
  • River RoadSullivan Way, just north of the main entrance to School for the
  • Sandtown RoadNottingham Way, Rt. 33, right side of road from Trenton to Mercerville - opp. Present stone Washington Monument - near
  • Sandtown RoadNottingham Way, route 33, right hand side of road from Trenton to Mercerville - opposite present stone Washington monument.
  • ShabbakonkLawrenceville road, foot of Brock's Hill
  • Shabbakonk CreekRt. 27 - foot of Brock's Hill.
  • State ParkRiver Rd, 100 feet south of the upper drive in park
  • Street MarketOn Broad Street between Academy and State Streets
  • Sullivan WaySullivan Way just north of the main entrance to the School for the 1964 (replaced
  • The Frog WarCounty 518 west of Boro of Hopewell
  • The GroveOutside the house which is now a branch of the Public Library on N. Clinton Ave. at Girard St.
  • Thomas Olden House(Cottage on road of Drumthwacket estate). Rt. 27 Princeton. This property is on the Pyne Estate - south end of Princeton, opposite pole PS-DA-WUT-15007PT.
  • TrentonUS 1, Trenton circle entering city
  • Trenton FerryOn South side of Lower Trenton-Morrisville Bridge, Bridge Street, Trenton. (Washington Inaugural Route Marker).
  • Trenton FerryMarker is on John Fitch Way (New Jersey Route 29) 0.1 miles south of East Bridge Street (Business U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north.
  • TusculumRt. 31, Princeton, between Township police office and Cherry Hill Road.
  • Washington CrossingMaintained by the State of New Jersey to commemorate Washington's Crossing of the Delaware River, Christmas night, 1776, on his way to victory over the Hessians at Trenton. His On River Road approximately 100 feet South of upper driveway success marked the turning point of the War.
  • Watson HouseMarker can be reached from Westcott Avenue 0.1 miles from West Park Avenue.
  • Zebulon PikeMarker can be reached from Barracks Street near West Lafayette ND
Middlesex County 35
  • Blacksmith ShopIn front of shop in Johnson Park (A county park)
  • Camp KilmerAcross from Hadley Airport.
  • Cross Keys TavernAcross the street from K of C building at Main and Perth Amboy Ave
  • Early Railroadmoved from along side of the line at Jamesburg Junction to its present site in front of this building, in order to preserve it.
  • FootballRutgers campus in front of the gym
  • Guest HouseMarker is at the intersection of Livingston Avenue and Morris Street, on the left when traveling south on Livingston Avenue.
  • Hadley AirportAt the airport
  • John JohnstoneRaritan Bay Front; High and Gordon Streets
  • Kearny CottageMarker is on Catalpa Avenue.
  • Kilmber House17 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Legion Post.
  • Market SquareIn the city owned park, which is known as Market Square at Market and High Streets
  • Medical SocietyNE Corner of Peace and Albany Streets New Brunswick
  • MetuchenAt Northeast corner intersection Rt. 25 with Metuchen - Bonhamtown Road - opp. Pure Oil - Texaco Gasoline Station - between poles PS4534RT and PS4532RT.
  • Metuchen1963 (replaced
  • New BrunswickNorth end of New Brunswick, on Rt. #27, foot of Albany Street Bridge over Raritan River. (Washington Inaugural Route Marker)
  • New BrunswickNorth end of New Brunswick on Rt 27, foot of Albany Street Bridge over Raritan River
  • Perth AmboyMarker is on New Brunswick Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
  • Piscataway TownCounty route 514 at St. James Episcopal Church
  • Quibbletown1963 (replaced
  • Quibbletown - NewPart of Washington's army, retreating before the British, passed this way November 29, 1776, en route to Brunswick. June 24, 1777, Washington moved the army here but returned to Middlebrook, - June 26.
  • Raritan Bay UnionConvey Blvd.
  • Record OfficeMarker is at the intersection of High Street and Market Street, on the left when traveling south on High Street.
  • Rubber FactoryMain Street at the corner of Ford in front of the Michelin Plant
  • Rubber FactoryThe entire block on Neilson Street at Dennis burned in 1876. Consult city directory of that date or before for exact location.
  • South AmboyNew route 35, just south of Main St. south Amboy
  • St. Peter's ChurchMarker is at the intersection of Rector Street and Gordon Street, on the left when traveling south on Rector Street.
  • The "Whaling Fleet"In little park where Burnett St used to be - or - where ever Miller 1964 (replaced
  • The AmboysNew Route 35, just south of Main Street, South Amboy.
  • The Jewish AgriculturalThe Jewish Agricultural Society founded an agri-industrial community here in the 1930s on land purchased by Gabriel Davidson. Backed by the Baron deHirsch, the program enabled Jewish families to poultry farm while maintaining jobs in New York Marker is at the intersection of Davidson Road and Avenue E, on and became a model for similar New Deal Programs.
  • Thomas A. EdisonOn lawn near Boulder tablet on Route 27, at Edison
  • Thomas Alva EdisonOn Route 27, N.E. corner Christie Street & Highway 27, 10 ft. N. of Pole #1-H C L-274 Rt-60422.
  • Washington Rock150 ft. west of Dunellen Washington Rock State Park road, on route 29 on south side of highway between poles 360470 & 1963 (replaced
  • WoodbridgeIntersection Rt. 4 with Mawbey Street, Woodbridge, between telephone pole and corner - right hand side, entering
  • WoodbridgeCorner of Main Street and Perth Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge on Knights of Columbus property where John Manning Inn stood.
  • WoodbridgeMain Street (route 514) just west of US 9
Monmouth County 30
  • Battle of Monmouth200 ft. west of sign marking Molly Pitcher Well - opp. Hedge hence southwest side road entering Freehold from Tennent.
  • Christ ChurchMarker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Sycamore Avenue on Broad Street.
  • Colt's NeckSoutheast corner intersection Rt. 34 with county concrete road Freehold to Long Branch - 50 ft. from directional signs.
  • Cox's CornerCox's corner (County routes 524 and 43)
  • Field HospitalsIntersection State Highway 33 with Manalapan Avenue leading to Freehold - behind sign "Protect Freehold Children - American Legion".
  • Grant Cottage991 Ocean Ave, Elberon NJ
  • Hankinson House150 West Main Street County 537
  • Imlay HouseDr. Farmer's Private Clinic, 28 South Main Street
  • Indian Trails1963 (replaced
  • Laird DistilleryCounty road 537 near Laird Road
  • Marconi TowerIn the borough of Highlands, left of the more northerly twin light.
  • Marl BedsOn Buck's Lane, Marlboro Township - K5 on county marked map on file in Inventory File
  • MiddletownSoutheast corner intersection Rt. 35 with road entering Middletown from Keyport.
  • MiddletownVillage no NE side of route 35 about 50 feet from point of intersection with King's Highway
  • Monmouth(replaced
  • Newell HouseIn front of his residence which is now used as a Catachetical center by the Catholic Church. 81 South Main Street
  • Passage PointNorth side of Hartshorne Lane 2nd house west of Navesink Avenue
  • Penelope StoutBetween Middleton and Holmdel on Evertt Rd across from Bell Telephone Station
  • Philip FreneauLocust and Freneay Avenues
  • Philip Morin FreneauAt Jct. of Rts. 4 and 34 - Marawan on Southwest corner of intersection.
  • Pine Robbers1963 (replaced
  • Quaker MeetingIn front of building on NE corner of Broad #35 and Sycamore #66
  • Radio AstronomyMarker is on Crawford Corners Road near Seven Oaks Drive, on the right when traveling east.
  • Sea Brightin front of club, Rumson Road and Tennis Court Lane
  • ShrewsburyAt Shrewsbury - on Northeast corner of Route 35 (Broad Ave.) and Sycamore Ave. (Freehold-Little Silver Road), directly in front of "Society of Friends" burial grounds.
  • Station SiteMain St and Wood St
  • TelstarOn Bell Telephone property
  • The King's HighwayIn front of Episcopal Church between Pole 90107 MDT-JCP & LCO MDT-1A, Middletown.
  • The White Homestead20 South Street
  • Village InnMarker is at the intersection of N Main Street (County Route 527) and Water Street (County Route 522), on the left when traveling north on N Main Street.
Morris County 35
  • Arnold TavernMarker is at the intersection of North Park Place and West Park 1963 (replaced
  • BeaverwyckRoute 6 intersection with Beaverwick Road
  • Beaverwyck - Red Barracks -Rt. 6 -intersection with Beaverwick Road
  • Betsy SchuylerIn front of house at 5 Olyphant Plave which is open as a museum and run by the DAR, Morristown Chapter
  • Boisaubin HouseMarker is on Treadwell Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
  • Bonnel Town - ChathamRt. 24, Main Street & Brooklake Road, between poles CM40074 and CM40073.
  • Bottle Hill Tavern177 Main street
  • ChathamMarker is on Main Street near Boundary Road, Madison, on the 1963 (replaced
  • Convent StationIn front of Xavier Hall
  • German ValleyMarker is on Schooley's Mountain Road, on the right when traveling south.
  • HacklebarneyMarker is on State Park Road, on the left when traveling south.
  • Jockey HollowRt. 32 - opp. Road to Jockey Hollow - about 3.5 miles from Morristown - 4 miles from Bernardsville - at McAlpin's Corner.
  • Jockey HollowMarker is on Mt Kemble Avenue (U.S. 202), on the right when 1964 (replaced
  • John G. SymmesSussex Avenue
  • Macculloch HallMarker is on Macculloch Avenue, on the left when traveling north. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
  • March to the HighlandsRt. 32, entering Morristown from Morris Plains - on same side of
  • Morris CanalAt canal which ran through Lak Mussenetong
  • MorristownRoute 32, entering Morristown from Morris Plains on same side of the road as the Jr. high School
  • Mount HopeMarker can be reached from 629 Mt. Hope Road.
  • New Jersey Journal55 Main Street
  • Norris's TavernIn front of store at 77 Spring Street
  • Old BoontonAt the resevoir
  • Old Sayre MansionRt. 24 - 150 ft. east of Rotary sign, entering Madison from
  • Old Whippany Burying GroundRoute 10 outside of the cemetery of Whippany Presbyterian Cemetery.
  • ParsippanyIntersection of Routes 202-32 and 46-6 - Northeast Corner.
  • Rose CityMarker is on Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
  • Sayre HouseMarker is on Ridgedale Avenue 0.1 miles east of Park Ave., on the right when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported 1963 (replaced
  • Schooley's MountainIn front of the post office on route 24 & 517, north of Long Valley
  • Site of FerromonteMarker is at the intersection of Canfield Avenue (NJ 669) and Spring Hill Lane on Canfield Avenue (NJ 669).
  • Succasunna MineRt. 10
  • Thomas NastMarker is at the intersection of MacCulloch Avenue and Miller Road, on the right when traveling north on MacCulloch Avenue.
  • Two BridgesTwo Bridges - Lincoln Park Road, near Lincoln Blvd
  • Washington's HeadquartersRt. 24 - South Street - opp. Entrance to Driveway to 230 South Street.
  • WhippanyRt. 10, in front of church at intersection with Beaverwick Road.
  • WhippanyMarker is at the intersection of Mt. Pleasant Avenue (New Jersey Route 10) and Troy Hills Road, on the right when traveling west on Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
Ocean County 11
  • British AttacksOn Rt. 4, going north, entering Toms River, right hand side, about 100 ft. before Toms River sign.
  • Capt. Joshua HuddyRoute 9, going north, entering Toms River, right hand side about 1963 (replaced
  • Francis HouseIn front of his home which is now the Riverview Hotel
  • Massacre1963 (replaced
  • Massacre at Long BeachNear Beach Arlington at end of Bridge - left hand side of road entering Beach Arlington - north side of road opposite Atlantic
  • Meeting HouseIn front of Meeting House, East Bay Street
  • Morman ChurchOn site where church stood, across route 9 from Central RR Station, where Flint Road crosses Main Street
  • Mule RailroadBeachwood dock, opposite the ball field
  • The Potter ChurchIn front of the church which stand in a grave yard off route 9, in Lanoka Harbor.
  • TuckertonEntering Tuckerton right hand side from Atlantic City, Rt. 4, at trimagle
  • TuckertonEntering Tuckerton right hand side from Atlantic City Rt 4 at 1963 (replaced
Passaic County 14
  • Acquackanonk BridgeBridge over Passaic River at River Drive and Gregory Avenue. Tablet at church refers to Blanchard House; also inscription on foundation of Wagoner House.
  • American EncampmentOctober 9 - November 27, 1780, the patriot army camp extended along this site which had also been used in July. Washington came from his headquarters in Preakness to Totowa and visited the Van Rt. 6 - alongside Totowa Sub-station Post Office and Boro Heights
  • Dey MansionMarker is on Totowa Road, on the left when traveling east. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
  • Dundee Canal232 Randolph Ave
  • Great NotchMarker is at the intersection of Rifle Camp Road and Old Rifle Camp Road, on the right when traveling north on Rifle Camp 1964 (replaced
  • Passaic FallsMarker is on McBride Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
  • PatersonIn front of city hall.
  • Ringwood ManorHere, during the Revolution, were made cannon and shot for the Continental Army. Washington and Greene were quartered at the Manor, home of Robert Erkine, Geographer of the Army. Here began the march of 3000 soldiers to Yorktown.
  • Rogers WorksMarker is on Market Street.
  • Schuyler-ColfaxMarker is on Hamburg Turnpike (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east.
  • Totowa HeightsRoute 6 - along ide of Totowa Substation Post Office, in front of 1963 (replaced
  • Washington Headquarters - PreaknessCounty road in front of house - between poles 60754W and
  • Washington's HeadquartersRt. 23 opp. Side of street from pole RT34004, diagonally opp. Old
  • Washington's Lookout - Great Notch -On Rt. 23 - opp. Automotive Garage - between poles PS597CG
Salem County 18
  • Dickinson HouseMarker is on Brickyard Road 0.4 miles west of Pierson Road, on the right when traveling west.
  • Finn's PointOn Broadway Road running from Pennsville to Salem, at Penns Neck (near Harrisonville) at Jct. of Broadway and Fort Mott Road.
  • Fort ElfsborgAt Elsinborough on County road between Salem and Oakwood Beach, Salem County.
  • Fort Elsinboro1963 (replaced
  • Glass WorksAbout one and one quarter miles from Alloway on the road to 1963 (replaced
  • Hancock Massacre1963 (replaced
  • Hancock's House MassacreOn the Quinton Road - right hand side going from Salem to Quinton - about 800 ft. from the crossroads.
  • Old Pittsgrove PresbyterianFormally organized in 1741, though services had been held as early as 1720. The old church was built in 1767. School here came to be called "Pittsgrove College", because of number of students At intersection of Alloway-Salem Road and Woodstown- prepared for college by the ministers.
  • Penn's NeckCorner of Regional High School - North Carneys Point, Route 44 - left hand side entering Carneys Point from Pennsgrove.
  • Pittsgrove ChurchMarker is on Daretown Road.
  • Quaker MeetingButtonwood Ave. Hancock Bridge
  • Quinton's BridgeRt. 49 - entering Quinton from Salem, right hand side - directly
  • Quinton's BridgeAt the bridge over the creek as you enter Quinton from the North on 49
  • Saint George's ChurchCorner of Broadway & Church Landing Road, Lower Penns Neck.
  • Salem Oak TreeMarker is at the intersection of W Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) and Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on W Broadway. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
  • Swedish HouseOn Locust Island Road side of the Hancock House
  • Wistarburg Glass WorksHere, Caspar Wistar began the manufacture of glass in 1739. His son Richard carried on the business till the Revolution made it unprofitable. This was the beginning of an industry important in 1.25 Miles from Alloway on road to Mullica Hill; in front of South Jersey for 150 years.
  • WoodstownRt. 45 - entering Woodstown from Camden, right hand side - in front of old Meeting House, before bearing to left.
Somerset County 2
  • 1777 EncampmentMarker is at the intersection of Chimney Rock Road and Gilbride 1964 (replaced
  • 1777 ReboubtMarker is on Bolmer Farm Road, on the right when traveling south.
Sussex County 14
  • Andover FurnaceMarker is on Main Street (U.S. 206) near Lenape Road (County 1963 (replaced
  • Andover Iron Works
  • Appalachian TrailRoute 206, 6/10 miles north of Culver Lake
  • Fort NomanockThe fort is located down a lane towards Airplane Island, 9/10 miles south of the Bell House which has a bronze tablet on a boulder at driveway enterance.
  • Moody's Raid - SpartaOpposite Town Hall
  • Moody's RaidsErected 1935 Intersection of Route 27 and road to Rocky Hill. 220 1964 Memorial is on Amwell Road. 344 Erected 1932 200' West of Somerville Circle on Rt. 28 on South side of highway. 221 150' west of (Dunellen Washington Rock State Park) road, on Rt. Erected 1932 29 on South side of highway between poles #60470 & #60469. 127 Rt. 31, opposite St. Joseph Cemetery, entering Newton.
  • NewtonRoute 206 entering Newton from the south.
  • Old Mine RoadInt of 521 and road to Dingman's Ferry
  • Sparta1963 (replaced
  • Van Campen InnOn lower road in front of house. Old Mine Road near road to Walpack Center
  • WantageOn Route #8N-3 miles North of Sussex in front of Wantage Methodist Episcopal Church.
  • WantageRoute 8N 3 miles north of Sussex, in front of Wantage Methodist 1963 (replaced
  • Westbrook HouseOld Mine Rd.
  • Zinc RegionState Route 23 near Franklin
Union County 30
  • Abraham ClarkMarker is on St Georges Avenue (County Route 27), on the right when traveling south.
  • American Troops WithdrawMarker is at the intersection of Caldwell Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Caldwell Avenue.
  • Battle of SpringfieldIn Springfield on Flemer Ave., 500 feet South of Route #24 directly in front of Springfield's "Old Burial Grounds".
  • Bonnell House1045 Jersey Ave, NW corner of Catherine Street
  • Caldwell's HomeMarker is on Caldwell Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
  • Central StationCorner of first and Locust Sts it is now the office of the Bachman- Vechte Coal Co
  • Colonel Elias DaytonMarker is on Morris Avenue (County Route 82), on the right when traveling west.
  • Colonial ChurchMarker is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
  • Colonial ChurchMarker is at the intersection of Morris Avenue (New Jersey Route 124) and Church Mall, on the right when traveling west on Morris Avenue.
  • Connecticut FarmsMarker is on Morris Avenue (County Route 82), on the right when (replaced
  • Day's Bridge - SummitNear Day's Bridge on Vanderpool property.
  • Drake HouseMarker is at the intersection of West Front Street and Plainfield Avenue, on the right when traveling south on West Front Street.
  • ElizabethRt. 25 - Center Island entering Elizabeth.
  • ElizabethtownUnion County Park, South End of Elizabeth on Rt. 27 - between Poles PS54ORO and PS 541RO (Washington Inaugural Route Marker)
  • Elizabethtown1964 (replaced
  • First Presbyterian ChurchThe First Presbyterian Church of Connecticut Farms was built in 1730 and burned to the ground on June 7, 1780 by the British and Marker is on Stuyvesant Avenue (County Route 619), on the right Connecticut
  • General von KnyphausenMarker is at the intersection of Morris Avenue (County Route 82) and Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Morris Avenue.
  • Liberty HallMarker is on Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
  • Martine House1 Brook Lane (possibly also 11 Brook lane, written both ways)
  • Old "King's Highway"On State Highway 24 (Springfield Ave) in Springfield
  • Old ChateauKing David's Nursing Home, 408 Rahway St
  • RahwayRoute 27 about 200' south of Robinson's Branch. (Washington
  • Rahway MintSide of Koos Bros. furniture store, Rt 27 and N Branch of Rahway River
  • SpanktownOn Rt. 27 at Rahway River [indiscernable] (St. George Ave. and
  • SpanktownRoute 27
  • Springfield1964 (replaced
  • Stage House InnMarker is on Front Street (County Route 620) near Park Avenue (County Route 655), on the left when traveling north.
  • Washington Headquarters -The Nathaniel Drake House, now maintained by the local Chapter D.A.R., was used by Washington as a temporary headquarters in Rt. 28 - between poles 61765PF and 61764PF, there is a marker in - June, 1777. At this time the main army was at Middlebrook.
  • Washington's HeadquartersMarker is on Stuyvesant Avenue (County Route 619), on the right when traveling south.
  • Westfield ChurchMarker is on E Broad Street (County Route 509), on the right when traveling south.
Warren County 12
  • Army EncampmentRt. 24 - leaving Phillipsburg - right hand side of road - opposite 51 Morris Street - between poles 3056E60 and 3057 - near
  • BelvidereIntersection Rt. 6 with Belvidere-Phillipsburg Road - back of
  • BelvidereMarker is on Greenwich Street 0.1 miles north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
  • Blairstown
  • Burgoyne's ArmyRt. S-24 - leaving Beatyestown for Hackettstown, left hand side of
  • Delaware, LackawannaThe open spandrel design pushed reinforced concrete arches beyond the known limit when built. An engineering feat, the Western
  • Famous MilestoneMarker is on Allamuchy Rd (County Route 612) 0.2 miles west of South Street, on the right when traveling east.
  • Inclined Plane / MorrisUpper Marker: Inclined Plane One of the 23 Inclined Planes used to raise and lower boats of the Morris Canal, built in 1831. Phillipsburg was the western terminus. Lower Marker: Morris Canal 1824-1924 National Register Landmark Marker is on Uniontown Road (County Road 519 at milepost Inclined
  • Logg GaolMarker is on Main Street (County Road 661) just west of Allamuchy Road (County Road 612), on the right when traveling east.
  • McCullough HouseMarker is at the intersection of Main Street and Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
  • Old Oxford Furnace
  • PhillipsburgMarker is at the intersection of U.S. 22 and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 22.

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Washington's Headquarters
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1852
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Mount Airy · near where a family lived in the 1770s · a village grown up around Holcombe's storehouse, built 1743; the patriot army passed here in June 1778

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