Quakertown nj history books

Even with just partial information like a name, but no town, we can fill in the blanks with the rest to find the local phone number from our quakertown white page directory why pay high fees to get the nj white pages directory listings when. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. Save quakertown nj to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Pittstown, previously known as hoffs, is also spread across alexandria township.

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. Snells hunterdon county, new jersey, published in 1881, claimed that, during the revolution it the quaker meeting house was used and abused for a time by a detachment of british soldiers. 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. The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. Quakertown, nj real estate quakertown homes for sale. List of books and articles about new jersey history online.

The library is governed by a 7member board appointed by the county commissioners. Location of county within the state of new jersey show map of hunterdon county, new jersey. Aug 15, 2015 quakertown fire company is selling local history that can fill your belly recently our crew uncovered some great cookbooks from the 1980s put together by the ladies auxilary. Such unfortunates by andrew mann, one for the money by janet evanovich, in the unlikely event by judy blume, gone for good b. In addition to maintaining the electric system, quakertown operates their own water and sewer systems. History of land titles in the vicinity of quakertown, new. Meeting house in bethlehem township made in the year of our. Just across the street from the visitor center youll find the home of the first burgess of quakertown. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. Quakertown by lee martin meet your next favorite book. If youre from new jersey or have spent much time there, then you may already know a thing or two about the garden state.

Jun 14, 2002 an evocative novel set against the backdrop of 1920s texas captures the lives of members of a flourishing africanamerican community segregated from its white neighbors as two familiesone white and one blackbecome caught up in a shameful, reallife episode from north texass history. Quakertown white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. From its origin in 1746 to the commencement of 1854, volume 2 by john maclean. Performing arts collection programs, plays and songbooks including photographs and memorabilia of the cantata singers, quakertown band, germania band, local choral works and instrumental pieces. Quakertown fire company is selling local history that can fill your belly recently our crew uncovered some great cookbooks from the 1980s put together by the ladies auxilary. A fictionalized account of quakertown, a thriving and independent african america community in 1920s texas. It is within this dynamic that the quakertown story emerges. Get all the training and tools you need to make your. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. List of books and articles about new jersey history. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50.

Stephanie continues the history of pittstown up through the 20th. Images from the historic american buildings survey date from the mid 1930s and the. History of the county of hudson, new jersey, from its earliest settlement to the present time by charles h. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book.

It is considered part of the united states census bureaus. Although the power plant was abandoned, quakertown kept control of the distribution lines within the borough and began to buy power at a bulk rate and resell it. History of the fifteenth new jersey volunteer infantry by alanson a. The quakertown historical society is an allvolunteer organization comprised of a diverse. Feb 19, 2010 franklin township hunterdon county a new pictorial history book, franklin township, hunterdon county, debuts at an autographing party sunday, feb. They formed a settlement at salem, new jersey in 1675. Quakertown white pages directory and people search. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. Please be aware that effective immediately, the usps no longer accepts the shipment of birds, hatching eggs, or embryonated eggs into or out of zip codes 9000093599.

Salem mm salem 1676 this is the other nj mm included in hinshaws encyclopedia the first friends who settled along the delaware river were john fenwick, edward wade, john wade, and richard noble. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Our historical books archive contains much more than just old books. The history of the religious society of friends, quakertown monthly meeting, written by j. Main street where youll find a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from quakertown s 200 year history. One 1861 book stated that, in the war of the revolution, a party of soldiers took possession of this house the quaker meeting and defaced it. The code and zoning department provides the administration and enforcement of regulatory ordinances adopted by borough council to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and businesses in quakertown. On another page we read, the british, it is said, were at one time encamped in the. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Quakertown main street 1915 quakertown bakers stome bridge c 1910 quakertown friends meeting c 1910 quakertown friends meeting c 1910 quakertown friends meeting 1907 quakertown friends meeting in snow c 1910 quakertown the methodist episcopal church 1906 quakertown the methodist episcopal church in winter 1911 quakertown methodist episcopal.

Recently, our crew uncovered some great cookbooks from the 1980s put together by the ladies auxilary. In quakertown, awardwinning author lee martin travels back to 1920s texas to tell the story of a flourishing black community that was segregated from its white neighbors and of the remarkable gardener, little washington jones, who was asked to make a heartbreaking choice. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Like many downtowns, the construction of improved highways, in this case, route 309, outside of the town, drew businesses away from the historic village. Originally published in the hunterdon county democrat, flemington, n. Quakertown is an unincorporated community located within franklin township in hunterdon county, new jersey, united states. Quakertown, nj white pages directory assistance people search 411 just got a lot more direct. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. As of 2018, it had an estimated population of 8,814. Main street where youll find a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from quakertowns 200 year history. Quakertown fire company is selling local history that can fill your belly. Ive finally read stephanie stevens book all roads lead to pittstown, published by the. The borough is 15 miles 24 km south of allentown and bethlehem and 47 miles 76 km north of philadelphia, making quakertown a border town of both the delaware valley and lehigh valley metropolitan areas.

History buffs as we are, we immediately set out to confirm this tale. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. History of land titles in the vicinity of quakertown, new jersey.

Published by the quakertown friends meeting, quakertown, nj. Quakertown is an unincorporated community located within franklin township in hunterdon county, new jersey, united states references. Find homes for sale and real estate in quakertown, nj. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages.

Three day books from the manners general store at wertsville, for the years 1863, 188485 and 189395, purchased by the society. The bucks county free library is a sevenbranch county library system with locations in bensalem, doylestown, langhorne, levittown, perkasie, quakertown, and yardleymakefield. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. History of franklin township hunterdon county, new jersey. Oct 14, 2015 quakertown fire company is selling local history that can fill your belly.

Like many other older towns, quakertown is capitalizing on its heritage to create a future that rivals its history. On another page we read, the british, it is said, were at one time encamped in the locust grove northwest of quakertown. During the war years, the army was all over the place in new jersey. Quakertown main street 1915 quakertown bakers stome bridge c 1910 quakertown friends meeting c 1910 quakertown friends meeting c 1910 quakertown friends meeting 1907 quakertown friends meeting in snow c 1910 quakertown the methodist episcopal church 1906 quakertown the methodist episcopal church in winter 1911 quakertown methodist episcopal church 1908.

Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. Browse the most recent quakertown, new jersey obituaries and condolences. 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. Pittstown the century hotel 1910 pittstown the cenutry inn 1908 pittstown the century hotel 1912 pittstown century hotel 1910 pittstown the. All the books written in the midtolate 1800s repeated various versions of these stories, some. History of the presbyterian church in flemington, new jersey, for a century. All roads lead to pittstown, a 52page book written by county historian. Franklin township is a township in central hunterdon county, new jersey, united states. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Uncover hardtofind facts about your ancestry in these remarkably diverse genealogy records which include. Start your journey at the visitor center located at 21 n. Villages and hamlets in franklin are cherryville dogtown until 1856, quakertown sometimes called fairview between 1834 and 1856 and pittstown hoffs.

This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. Find local quakertown nj aarp programs and information. Mulford 1851 500 pages a gazetteer of the state of new jersey. The county library system was founded in 1956 by a resolution of the bucks county commissioners. These books have over 100 pages of recipes submitted by many of the longtime families of the quakertown and pittstown area we have a limited supply and are putting them up. References this hunterdon county, new jersey state location article is a stub. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state.

Formerly known as brimstone neck, and later quakertown because of the large settlement of quakers there, the origins and present name of the town date to 1743 when vincent leeds purchased most of the land on which the village was built east to the rancocas creek, south of jade run. An evocative novel set against the backdrop of 1920s texas captures the lives of members of a flourishing africanamerican community segregated from its white neighbors as two familiesone white and one blackbecome caught up in a shameful, reallife episode from north texass history. To avoid shipping charges, books can be picked up at our reference library. Quakertown nj white pages, phone book, 411 people search. Franklin township, hunterdon county, new jersey wikipedia. Franklin township hunterdon county a new pictorial history book, franklin township, hunterdon county, debuts at an autographing party sunday, feb. Bridges 1979 history of denton, in which he discussed the black community within the context of the movement for a city park.

A history of bethlehem presbyterian church pittstown, nj 17302011. These books on dvd are searchable a civil and political history of new jersey. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. Like many women of the progressive period, denton club women had campaigned actively to beautify the city. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Quakertown historical society quakertown history, bucks. As racial tensions escalate, tragedy befalls the community. These books have over 100 pages of recipes submitted by many of the longtime families of the quakertown. Quakertown generated its own electrical power until 1969. Lion around books quakertown, pennsylvania facebook. Quakertown historical society, quakertown, pennsylvania.

Quakertown and pittstown in hunterdon county new jersey. Peruse archival issues of the quakertown free press, local magazines, books, references and manuals. Alexandria, little york, mount pleasant, everittstown annandale, pittstown, quakertown asbury, bloomsbury bethlehem, junction clinton delaware, stockton, sergeantsville flemington frenchtown glen gardner, clarksville. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in quakertown. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in quakertown, new jersey. Quakertown, new jersey location of quakertown in hunterdon county inset. Books moyers chicks chicken hatchery in quakertown, pa. Douglas wilhelm, building code official and zoning officer 2155365001. Driver safety instructor nj ongoing organize and teach 6hour classroom courses at locations in your community, e. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. Historic southampton new jersey southampton township, new. Quakertown is a borough in bucks county, pennsylvania, in the united states. Historic images of hunterdon county nj west jersey history project.

An interesting book about the choices we make, and how those decisions ripple and affect others. Little york historic district, alexandria township, hunterdon county. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The session book for the congregation belonging to the frame. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Search historical books 1749 1900 about our historical books archive. Listed below are the 10 earliest 16781750 quaker meeting houses in burlington county, new jersey, in the order of their founding sources. California vnd regional quarantine for zip codes 9000093599.