Exploring historic salem, nj written by nj historian salem, new jersey, somewhat off the beaten path, is a community filled with histori. Services will be held on monday, may 14 2018 at the porchtown united methodist church, 220 porchtown. Get directions, maps, and traffic for porchtown, nj. Pittstown the century hotel 1910 pittstown the cenutry inn 1908 pittstown the century hotel 1912 pittstown century hotel 1910 pittstown the century hotel fire 19 pittstown century hotel post fire 2219 pittstown century hotel post fire 19 pittstown the century inn 1930 pittstown seen from the railroad depot c 1910 pittstown barlows blacksmth. Series of state funded books written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of new jersey in 1964 now digitized for new jerseys 350th anniversary. Features amusement parks, zoos, childrens museums, nature preserves, and more if youre ever at a loss of what to do, pack up the car, buckle in the kids, and head to the garden state to catch a childrens show, explore a handson exhibit, browse through a museum, or for more excitement. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. New jersey obituary search 1985current new jersey funeral notices.
A book that has been read but is in good condition. In addition the library maintains a local history book collection devoted to madison, morris county and new jersey, in general. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Porchtown is an unincorporated area in gloucester county, new jersey, united states. The building was constructed in 1974, with a building description of 1sf rranch, and a building class of 17. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. This article is part of wikiproject new jersey, an effort to create, expand, and improve new jerseyrelated articles to wikipedia featurequality standard. View 25 photos for 801 porchtown rd, franklinville, nj 08322 a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,348 sq. In the early part of this century joseph porch kept a store at porchtown, and at that time. View all the latest property details for homes in franklinville, new jersey to get a feel for real estate in the neighborhood andor surrounding areas. 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.
To reach the cemetery from porchtown, drive south on porchtown road. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Porchtown, a small community in franklin township, was named after john porch. This foreclosure property located at porchtown rd in franklinville, new jersey. Being the story of john fenwicks colony, the oldest english speaking settlement on the delaware river paperback by. New jersey family history library porchtown church records. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history.
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 history of franklin township, gloucester county, new jersey source. Porchtown is an unincorporated area in gloucester county, new jersey. Porchtown, a small hamlet on the southwest line of the township, adjoining. The new jersey historical society has an extensive archives and library, but we. Zion united methodist cemetery porchtown, gloucester county, new jersey. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the, 3 eves drive, suite 310, marlton, nj 08053. The following porchtown new jersey history was compiled by nina wick in april 1981.
The history of franklin township, gloucester county, new jersey. Constance polillo obituary woodstown, nj south jersey. The community has the name of sam porch, a pioneer citizen. This book of short little known new jersey history kept me turning the pages. Funeral home services for everett are being provided by barclay funeral home clayton. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the projects importance scale.
In addition to her parents and her son mark, also her brother joseph buzzy kane jr. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Its also probably fiction, according to journalist fred rossi of scotch plains, who tells the tale in his new book. The society encompasses three historic homes, including the alexander grant mansion house, built circa discover more history at. Church records, 18981935 porchtown methodist church new jersey. Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and.
Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. We help history teachers find the best historical reading books arranged by time period, plus. The history of franklin township, gloucester county, new. It spans from where nj was young with revolutionary war history, through to the civil war, right to the 1950s. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. Woodbury monthly meeting new jersey family history library sunday school book, 18981920 st. If youre from new jersey or have spent much time there, then you may already know a thing or two about the garden state. Historic images of hunterdon cpinty west jersey history. Your guide to the best kids attractions in new jersey. Zion united methodist cemetery gloucester county, new jersey.
Interment porchtown methodist cemetery, porchtown, nj. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Over time this collection of books grew until it became a reference collection used by members of both houses of the legislature. History of the counties of gloucester, salem, and cumberland, new jersey.
Theres so much history in this state, its hard to pack it into one book. This gloucester county, new jersey state location article is a stub. Elisabeth jones died on 9 may 1872 at porchtown, franklin twp. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Helen shawlot obituary clayton, nj south jersey times. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. Everett walker passed away at the age of 88 in pittsgrove twp. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. The headquarters of the salem county historical society, salem, nj.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. This article is part of wikiproject new jersey, an effort to create, expand, and improve new jersey related articles to wikipedia featurequality standard. Make history your kids favorite school suject with a book in time. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on monday, september 30, 20 from 9. 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. Beginning at a stone and a corner of henry brooks other land and a stone on the south side of the road leading from fairfield to greenwich containing 7 and 1100th. Like almost all place name books it is possibly incomplete and on occasion irritatingly cryptic. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Place names of salem county is a good tool for those investigating the history of salem county as well as an interesting introduction to that topic. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on monday, december 9, 20 from 9.
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