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|   Michael Dougherty - Bristol, PA
in Irish-American Historic Places This memorial to this famous Irish immigrant is located at the foot of a pond/lagoon within Delaware Canal Park. This soldier won the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Civil War. He was a resident of Bristol, PA. posted by:  Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 5/31/2008 last visited: 5/27/2013 |
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|  Joseph Ridgway Grundy (1863-1961)
in Pennsylvania Historical Markers Joseph R. Grundy was a businessman active in the civic affairs of Bucks County and Pennsylvania who eventually served in the United States Senate. posted by:  akaspikeylisa location: Pennsylvania date approved: 6/27/2009 last visited: 5/27/2013 |
 view galleryS1.3 km |  Time for the Tricentennial - Bristol, PA
in Community Commemoration This sundial is atop an octagonal, 6-foot stone pedestal, with concrete socle, which commemorates the towns tricentennial. This marker can be found in Lions Park along with many other monuments & memorials. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 6/2/2010 last visited: 5/28/2013 |
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| Pennsylvania - Bristol, PA in Pennsylvania Historical Markers This same historical sign sits at many state crossings. This one sits on Route 413, just over the Burlington Bristol Bridge. posted by: 94RedRover location: Pennsylvania date approved: 7/7/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Burlington - Hope Hose / Hope Steam
in New Jersey Historical Markers In the mid-1800s, a series of consolidations took place among fire companies in Burlington. The Washington Engine Company and Hope Hose Company consolidated in 1849 as the Washington Engine and Hope Hose Company, and reorganized in 1850 as the Hope Hose Company. The joint companies chose a location at the corner of York and Union Streets.
posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km | Burlington - Yorkshire Neighborhood in New Jersey Historical Markers In the early years of Burlington the houses were characteristically English in their primitive structure. It was the Swede who intruced the block-house in America. Soon the settlement began to take on the appearance of a town, and to be regarded as worthy of a name. In memory of an old Yorkshire village it was christened Burlington.
posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: 8/22/2011 |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Quaker School - Burlington, NJ
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Built in 1792, the Friends School (Quaker School) sits on the corner of York and Penn Streets in historic Burlington, New Jersey. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/21/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km | Burlington - London Neighborhood in New Jersey Historical Markers Burlington is divided into neighborhoods, each with an historical name, such as London. London might have been choosen because it's founding during London’s architectural renaissance, the abundance of local clay for bricks, and its position as the new colonial capitol were the foundation for its future legacy of historic and beautiful buildings. The City boasts a large collection of buildings erected before the American Revolution and during the years of the early republic.
posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km | Burlington - John Hoskins House in New Jersey Historical Markers John Hoskins, Jr., a builder and contractor, was the son of an early member of Burlington government. In 1795, along with other local Quakers, he founded the Endeavor fire company. In 1797, he contracted to demolish the old brick market, and used the bricks to build a house which still stands at 202 High Street. Upon completing the house, Hoskins promptly sold it, never occupying it himself, but to this day it is known as the Hoskins House. posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Temple B'Nai Israel - Burlington, NJ
in Civil Defense Fallout Shelters Located at 212 High Street in historic Burlington, New Jersey, Temple B'Nai Israel has a fallout shelter in the basement. The sign is located on the front, left side of the building, nearly covered by a pine tree.
posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/21/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km | Burlington - Thomas Daniel's Store in New Jersey Historical Markers Thomas Daniel's Store placed on the National Registry of Historical Places. posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/13/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km | Burlington - Caleb Raper Smith House in New Jersey Historical Markers Home of Caleb Raper Smith born November 05, 1792 and died April 16, 1872. Son of Daniel Smith and Hannah Coate.
He is my 4th cousin 5 times removed posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/13/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Shield - Burlington, NJ
in Shipwrecks Along the Riverbank, west of Wood Street, this marker indicates the site where the ship Shield, bringing new Settlers to Burlington was enveloped in ice. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 5/6/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Sycamore Tree - Burlington, NJ
in American Guide Series In Burlington, New Jersey along the Riverbank on Delaware Street, the lawn in front of the VFW has an historical marker and a sole sycamore tree. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 5/7/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS2.9 km |  Grubb Estate - Burlington, NJ
in Underground Railroad Sites Located at 46 Riverbank, along the Delware in Burlington, New Jersey, Henry Grubb is said to have built tunnels from the riverbank under their home for the concealment of runaway slaves. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/19/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Burlington - Revell House in New Jersey Historical Markers Revell House posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 4/6/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Burlington Pharmacy - Burlington, NJ in Underground Railroad Sites Located at 301 High Street in historic Burlington, this is the oldest pharmacy in continuous operation in New Jersey. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/19/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km |  Revell House - Burlington, NJ
in Benjamin Franklin Located at 213 Wood Street in Burlington, the Revell House was visited by Benjamin Franklin, a visit which Franklin wrote about in his memoirs. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/19/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Thomas Revell House - Burlington, NJ in American Guide Series Located at 213 Wood Street in Burlington, the Revell House is the oldest building in Burlington County. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/23/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km |  City of Burlington Time Capsule - Burlington, NJ
in Time Capsules Built in 1792, the Friends School (Quaker School) sits on the corner of York and Penn Streets in historic Burlington, New Jersey. Just to the side, behind a wrought iron fence, sits a time capsule. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/24/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Burlington - William Smith House in New Jersey Historical Markers Located at 315 High Street, the Dr. Richard Smith House was constructed in 1692 by Philadelphia carpenter Joseph Scattergood, and is one of the oldest buildings in Burlington. Smith and his family were influential in early Burlington commerce and politics.
The building was later occupied by banker and two-term mayor William R. Allen. The Smith House's first floor is now occupied by an art gallery, with the remaining floors serving as private residences.
posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | The Library - Burlington, NJ in American Guide Series Still operating on a 1757 charter, the Library at 23 West Union Street in historic Burlington, the Library Company of Burlington is the oldest library in continuous operation in New Jersey.
posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 4/23/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Burlington - Burlington Meeting House in New Jersey Historical Markers Standing at 340 High Street, the present Burlington Meeting House was constructed in the mid-1780's by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) to replace the original smaller structure. posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Friends Meeting House - Burlington, NJ in American Guide Series Located at 341 North High Street in historic Burlington, New Jersey, this where Quakers have been meeting for 300 years! posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 5/16/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryS3.1 km | Burlington - Methodist Episcopal Church in New Jersey Historical Markers The first church to stand at the corner of Broad and Lawrence streets was constructed in 1820. In 1847, it was replaced by the current Broad Street Methodist Church.
The church's graveyard is home to many old graves, including that of Oliver Cromwell.
Before this corner became church property, it was occupied by the county jail.
posted by: LowellHouseGuy location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2006 last visited: never |
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