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Bridge of books foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteerled organization. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. It spans from where nj was young with revolutionary war history, through to the civil war, right to the 1950s. Antiques a cannonball from the civil war and found in the township can be seen in the display case. At meetings of the historical fiction book group, scholars participate in discussions of the fictional elements and. The zierdt site in montague, sussex county and the plenge site along the musconetcong river in franklin township, warren county, as well as the dutchess cave in orange county, new york, represent camp sites of paleoindians. Unfortunately, the great depression of the 1930s hit new jersey hard, bringing massive unemployment. A list of revolutionary war sites in paterson, new jersey. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Feel free to share, discuss and enjoy the history of new jersey. Taylor was born in bath, england circa 1744 and emigrated to new jersey. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books exploring paterson, its history, culture and its genealogy important citizens in the 19th and early 20th centuries tha new media llc on. The post office, established at coopers ferry in 1803, changed the official name of the town to camden in 1829, following the citys incorporation the year prior. This book of short little known new jersey history kept me turning the pages.

Find 7 listings related to christian book store of washington in washington on. Visit website call learn more skylands manor at ringwood state park. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. The state rebounded during world war ii in the 1940s as new jerseys electronics and chemical industries began largescale operations. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin. History of the library boonton holmes public library. Also on tap are documents, records, maps, post cards, books, artifacts and costumes reflecting the towns history. A history of the jersey centrals new jersey southern division railroad. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Monmouth county, new jersey by randall gabrielan history books.

We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. At this meeting a motion was made to appoint james handville as town marshal and john h. Victorian summers at the grand hotels of long branch, new jersey by george h. List of books and articles about new jersey history.

Download and read online for free history of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885. It is the most definitive reference work ever published on the state. Almonesson lake is a large lake in the community, which at one time produced significant. History plainsboro did not exist as a municipal government until the community was incorporated on may 6, 1919. Route 41, route 42, route 55, county route 534, and county route 544 are major roads in and around almonesson. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. Colonial records for new jersey harry nelms home bibles bios births cemetery census church colonial family history marriage military news obituaries ships wills. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w. Buy rumson, new jersey by randall gabrielan online at alibris. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. The forks in southern new jersey was a haven for smugglers at the dawn of the revolutionary war. An ongoing source of books to underserved children throughout new jersey in.

History history index history az new jersey history united states new jersey travel new jersey new jersey genealogy delaware civil war new jersey new jersey sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Historical fiction book group historical society of princeton. Teachers can use the new jersey history kids website in one of two ways. Celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the new jersey legislatue, 16831883. Map directions to all readington township revolutionary war sites. The boonton police department was established may 20th 1867, by the chosen board of trustees of the town of boonton, at a meeting held at the house of charles p. The deptford mall is located just north of the center of almonesson. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. I never knew that, and i figured myself to be someone up on nj history. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. After world war ii, newton remained the hub of a rural hinterland dotted by red barns and white silos. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park.

Paramus genealogy in bergen county, nj usa 1,060,369 new jersey,927 bergen county 1,198 paramus 24. In 1812, the first state bank south of trenton was approved by the new jersey state legislature and by 1821 the town could boast a weekly newspaper, the american star. The museum has a file of township homes over 100 years old. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Online shopping for art history from a great selection at books store. The readington museums, located in beautiful central new jersey, were established to promote an understanding and appreciation of early new jersey and readingtons history and culture through education, research, preservation, collection, and interpretation.

Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. If youre from new jersey or have spent much time there, then you may already know a thing or two about the garden state. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b. William nelson author of marriage records, 16651800, new. Hnewjersey is open to anyone with an interest in the history of new jersey, including but not limited to academic researchers, teachers, students, archivists, historic site staff, volunteers, genealogists, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs. The paterson, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of paterson and passaic county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Page 39 that i do from my heart abhor, detest, and abjure as impious and heretical, that damnable doctrine and position, that princes excommunicated or deprived by the pope, or any authority of the see of rome, may be deposed or murdered by their subjects, or any other whatsoever. Anyone interested in the history, culture, and diverse life of new jersey should own this book. Richard veit, a professor in the department of history and anthropology at monmouth university, is the author of digging new jersey s past and and coauthor of new jersey cemeteries and tombstones. Hnew jersey is sponsored by the new jersey historical commission. We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over. Historical organizations, in, nj, new jersey historical.

The 18 books every new jersey resident should read. Newly wed veterans and their young families created a demand for housing and services. We carry fiction, current events, kids books, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and more plus unique. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. As a history buff, while i heard some of these stories, i never knew some of the other details included, but there was more in this book that made me say. The historic sites in paterson nj include the paterson falls, the casimir pulaski monument, the captain abraham godwin monument, and the last british raid monument.

Clugston a biographical history of eminent and selfmade men of the state of indiana, 1880 source. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Each person attending must purchase a book from bookends for entry. They have published books on roxbury township history and sponsor an evening lecture series. These images, printed as postcards and sold in general stores across the country, survive as telling reminders of an important era in americas history. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Being the story of john fenwicks colony, the oldest english speaking settlement on the delaware river paperback by. Legislature page images at hathitrust the new jersey coast in three centuries. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available.

History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The district takes its name from colonel john taylor. History of monmouth county, new jersey by ellis, franklin, 18281885 at the best online ebook storage. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good.

Our collection includes resources for all over the united. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. These programs are independently sponsored by organizations that coordinate local and affiliate level contests where students can compete for the chance to advance to the national contest. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. This history describes its contributions to americas fight for independence and introduces a variety of colorful characters. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today.

New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. The boonton holmes public librarys historic building was willed to the people of boonton by james holmes for use as a public library. The taylors hill historic district marker is located at the bridge over rockaway creek. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Branch libraries and book drops are closed to the public. Prior to that date, all lands north of plainsboro road and dey road were part of south brunswick and all lands south of plainsboro road and.

Paterson genealogy in passaic county, nj usa 1,060,369 new jersey,927 passaic county 586 paterson 194. Christian book store of washington in washington, nj with. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. William nelson is the author of marriage records, 16651800, new jersey 3. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Dunellen part of arcadia publishings images of america series is available on and at many local businesses.

Our doors opened in 1894 and we have been proudly serving the town of boonton ever since. Series of state funded books written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of new jersey in 1964 now digitized for new jerseys 350th anniversary. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Bridge of books foundation bringing the world to children. Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people.

Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Nj historical resources dunellen historical society. Stewart, notes on old gloucester county new jersey historical records published by the new jersey historical society of pennsylvania volume 1 camden nj. Genealogy and local history new jersey state library. Readington township new jersey revolutionary war sites. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Nhds affiliates also provide programmatic materials and workshops for teachers and students. Almonesson is an unincorporated community located within deptford township, gloucester county, new jersey, united states.

I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. This fascinating new history of monmouth county showcases more than two hundred of the best postcards available of this region of new jersey. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books exploring paterson, its history, culture and its genealogy important. The state librarys genealogy collection consists of about 18,000 items in book or microform format. Get involved and help bring books into the homes of new jerseys underserved children. The properties constituting the museums are intended to be utilized as. History in the landscape both rutgers university press. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Kinseys laws of new jersey, 1732 the first true compilation, and the first to receive assembly sanction. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. The history of teaneck by mildred k taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more.