Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. As of the 2010 united states census, the cdps population was 1,264. Map directions to all readington township revolutionary war sites. The state rebounded during world war ii in the 1940s as new jerseys electronics and chemical industries began largescale operations. Readington township is a township located in the easternmost portion of hunterdon county, new jersey, united states. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. The taylors hill historic district marker is located at the bridge over rockaway creek. Taylor was born in bath, england circa 1744 and emigrated to new jersey.
This history describes its contributions to americas fight for independence and introduces a. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Rutgers cartography, a collection of historical maps of new jersey. The history of newark, new jersey and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The official web site for the state of new jersey a. The money raised from the annual book sale benefits your local library system and its patrons. 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. 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. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by p. All items automatically expire at the end of their lending period. Whether you make a donation, volunteer time, or just come and buy books, your support is appreciated. Early names for this place include, the bridgeo faden, map of the province of new jersey, 1778, cohansey bridge in 1748. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university.
Nofanj works closely with the new jersey department of agriculture njda to ensure that. Founded in pennington, nj in 1985 as the natural organic farmers association of new jersey, nofanj is an affiliate of the northeast organic farming association, a sevenstate coalition of sustainable agriculture organizations. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Throughout the nineteenth century it grew to became a cultural center for the surrounding farmers.
Unfortunately, the great depression of the 1930s hit new jersey hard, bringing massive unemployment. All funds sent through the mail must be addressed to a processing center in des moines, iowa. It is a good place to go for nj legal and political information as well as for books. The book is a series of short stories from all around the garden state. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc. The history of newark, new jersey atkinson, joseph on. 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. Celebration of the bicentennial anniversary of the new jersey legislatue, 16831883. The friends of middletown public library hold a book sale in the library basement twice each year typically in spring and fall. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Fci fairton, which is part of cumberland county, is composed of a medium security institution, a minimum security satellite camp, and a detention center.
Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. My vote for a history that is both detailed and written at the level of the general reader would be the three volume series. The three books are titled the vineyard of liberty, the workshop of. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Snell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Or do you have animal tracks in your yard that you cant distinguish. The forks in southern new jersey was a haven for smugglers at the dawn of the revolutionary war. Fairton federal correctional institution opened in 1990, fairton federal correctional institution is a prison located on 250 acres of land in fairton, new jersey. Considered locally as part of the area called fairton new england town, this village boasted gristmills and sawmills throughout the eighteenth century. Fairton, new jersey family history library early cemetery inscriptions and early pastors. Our spring book sale has been cancelled due to covid19. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago.
These new jersey books will help you learn everything you need to know about wild animals in new jersey. A collection of over 100 reference books covering business, education, the environment, history, medicine, religion, science and social science. After world war ii, newton remained the hub of a rural hinterland dotted by red barns and white silos. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Known as port oram until 1901, the town was the site of the richest mineral deposits in the state and of the famed picatinny arsenal, still active today. Wharton traces the vivid history of new jerseys hub industry during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. West jersey history project notes on cumberland county. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Fairton is an unincorporated community and censusdesignated place cdp located within fairfield township, in cumberland county, new jersey, united states. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available.
History of newarkontrent by brown, cornelius and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Nj animal and wildlife books for sale shop fun new jersey.
It is part of the vinelandmillvillebridgeton primary metropolitan statistical area for statistical purposes. Do not send money to an inmate using this facilitys address. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Little known and very interesting stories about new jersey history. They welcome donations of new and used books and dvds in good condition. At first i thought i would read on stories but quickly i had gotten into about a quarter of the book as there are some page turning stories. On august 21, 2019 the tuckerton historical society ths discovered that five native american artifacts had been stolen. Get involved and help bring books into the homes of new jerseys underserved children. Branch libraries and book drops are closed to the public. The district takes its name from colonel john taylor.
Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Buy rumson, new jersey by randall gabrielan online at alibris. This applies to all federal inmates, regardless of where they are incarcerated. Legislature page images at hathitrust the new jersey coast in three centuries. Ever wondered what birds were native to your area in nj. Record of the lands and descendants of henry and anne clark who settled on the headbranches of whippany river, roxiticus, old hunterdon county, new jersey, in the year 1728 source. We carry fiction, current events, kids books, biography, poetry, cookbooks, and more plus unique. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey. Series of state funded books written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of new jersey in 1964 now digitized for new jerseys 350th anniversary. Spirit of the jerseys state history fair home facebook. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Colonial records for new jersey harry nelms home bibles bios births cemetery census church colonial family history marriage military news obituaries ships wills. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Not only is the book sale our main fund raiser, it is a wonderful community event.
Victorian summers at the grand hotels of long branch, new jersey by george h. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. The pieces were not locked down and were apparently secreted out during our open hours, up to 12 months prior to the discovery. Bridge of books foundation bringing the world to children. Spirit of the jerseys state history fair, manalapan, new jersey. Readington township new jersey revolutionary war sites.
The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. The nj state history fair is the only statewide event. Friends of hunterdon county library book sale information. Fairton gained its name in 1806 when a post office was established here. Bridge of books foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, volunteerled organization. Sussex county led new jersey in the number of dairy cows between 1850 and 1950, boasting of more cows than people.
Hunterdon county history download the first 300 years of hunterdon county 1714 to 2014county government in new jersey is organized around the semilegislative board of chosen freeholders, the elected administrative officials of the county. A valid hunterdon county library card is required to checkout digital materials from our digital sites. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Located at the head of navigation of the cohansey creek, this old town is the county seat of cumberland county and home to the largest historic district in new jersey. Clugston a biographical history of eminent and selfmade men of the state of indiana, 1880 source. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. A history of the jersey centrals new jersey southern division railroad. Fairton federal correctional institution visiting hours.
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