Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Community blood drivethe new york blood center is hold a blood drive at spotswood vfw from 1 to 7 pm on monday, june 1. If you live far away you can become an honorary member of saint stephens, supporting it spiritually and financially. The rails and ties of the south river branch can been seen, starting near the yard and working its way south for about 2 miles. Page 39 and all these things i do plainly and sincerely acknowledge and swear, according to these express words by me spoken, and according to the plain and common sense and understanding of the same words, without any equivocation, mental evasion or secret reservation whatsoever. This book makes an attempt to explore new jerseys history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. View 22 photos for 26 tice ave, south river, nj 08882 a bed, bath, 1,683 sq. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the. The official web site for the state of new jersey history.
Along the toms river, new jersey images of america series. This area was known as tantaquas plain or aschatking meaning at the narrows, where the hill comes close to the river. The designation of southern new jersey with a distinct toponym is a colloquial one rather than an administrative one, reflecting not only geographical but also perceived cultural differences from the northern part of the state, with no official definition. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. C nj books m ost inprint and just outofprint books can be bought from hobby stores and others are available online from walthers or. Covid19 testing in south river south river borough is hosting covid 19 testing on wednesdays and fridays at st. Come and help celebrate the day we graduated from this great high school 60 years ago. This web page is devoted to the history of bass river township, new jersey and the surrounding communities. Find out about suspected south river, nj scam phone calls and other nuisance calls and texts all thanks to our active community of callersmart users. Click here for more information posted may 15, 2020. Although nothing built by the lenni lenape remains in.
The listing of alumni from south river, nj includes graduates from 3 schools. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Traps and trapezes, ghostman, shoplifting from american a.
County route 527 bounds the town on the west side and just beyond it is route 18 with many types of stores and shops. Published in 1973, this book traces the history and legends of the 8 counties that make up the southern half of new jersey. Zillow has 48 homes for sale in south river nj matching. History of south river, new jersey unknown binding january 1, 1963 by jesse selover author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A history of new jersey libraries 17501996 by edwin beckerman. Selected south amboy historical resources dowdell library. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. History of monmouth county, new jersey internet archive. Cornelius matthew, a swedish landclearer, made the first european settlement about 1683 at the narrows of the hackensack river in the vicinity of the steuben house. South river, nj weather conditions weather underground. The nations leading shooting sports distributor specializing in wholesale firearms, optics, ammunition, and accessories. 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. What is now south river was originally formed as the town of washington within east brunswick township on february 23, 1870.
The history of new jersey from its earliest settlement to the present time by w. Discover the history of your hometown with our bestselling picture series, crafted by local authors. The historic images featured, most of which have never been published, are largely. Borough of south river 18th legislative district, 12th congressional district.
Administrative support patricia szebenyi, administrative assistant. The history of new jersey, from its discovery by europeans to the adoption of the federal constitution by thomas f. Spanning the years from 1891 to 1906, the images included in this book. To filter results, select a south river, nj high school using the links to the right. 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 old school baptist church in south river, nj is a local history museum and. South river then and now, remains of the south river freight station platform, 2003. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. This is our growing list of historical and cultural sites found in south jersey. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved. He is the author of the golden age of bicycle racing in new jersey, and has worked as a journalist for over 35 years. New jersey, 15 replies south river vs south plainfield which is good, new jersey, 0 replies. South jersey comprises the southern portion of the u.
Appears in 669 books from 16892007 page 321 i know, o lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Link to ucc forms on the nj state department of community affairs web site. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. South river is a borough in middlesex county, new jersey, united states. Its these images that were used in the book, providing a perspective on. They published and sell the mathis family of little egg harbor and the descendaants of william cranmer of elizabetown, nj which deal directly with the mathis and cramer families in our area. Borough of south river 48 washington street south river, nj 088821247 phone. You can also search for cities 1 hour from south river, nj or 2 hours or 3 hours. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Borough of south river, new jersey, official web site. Well be adding more pages and content periodically, so check back now and then. Selover authored the unpublished history of south river, new jersey, which was.
The south river alumni list on this page come from a variety of sources. As of the united states 2000 census, the borough population was 15,322. Located in cherry hill and built in 1816 by joseph thorn, a quaker farmer, the farmhouse and surrounding 32acre property offers visitors an opportunity to observe and participate in the agrarian lifestyle that once dominated the south jersey landscape. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before they. First settled along a tributary of the raritan river in 1720, south river was known as willettstown and later as washington.
The raritan river is the largest river in new jersey, flowing from the states western. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. The village of ringoes, hunterdon countys oldest known settlement, was founded at the intersection of two native american trails that became major crossroads. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Can someone tell me about south river nj union, new. South river, nj 732 2575xxx phone book listings, including common 732 2575xxx phone scams plus local white pages and yellow pages. East amwell, new jersey images of america series bordered by the sourland mountains, east amwells fertile valley farmlands have been attracting settlers since 1720.
Some books also come up on ebay, but always check the. Cnj books, jersey central railroad books, central railroad. Spanning the years from 1891 to 1906, the images included in this book document a time when hotels, embroidery factories, brickyards, and. But mcphees vivid descriptions of south jerseys last wilderness and its.
W2 c9 camera eos1d mkii foldoutcount 0 identifier cu31924010411118 identifierark ark. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Mcmahon has arranged his information by county, and although the book has the word towns in its title, he includes much that is not linked to any specific town ship wrecks, personalities, historical events, to name just three. And i do make this recognition, acknowledgment, abjuration, renunciation and promise heartily, willingly and. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. List of books and articles about new jersey history. The lenni lenape settled here approximately 10,000 years ago and stayed until the mid 18th century.
A dinner is planned for saturday, october, 2018 at the compozi no restaurant, 16 ferry strreet, south river. He is a member of the executive board of the nutley historical society and is on the advisory board of the clifton arts center. Run a reverse phone lookup on any south river, nj phone number to see what others have reported about it as well. Houses a great collection of family geneology books, some of whom are related to families in the bass river townshiplittle egg harbor area. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. This is a list of smaller local towns that surround south river, nj. Explore hundreds of vintage pictures of our nations history.
New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Borough of south river history south river, new jersey. For outofprint books is fantastic and so is directtextbook and dont forget amazons second hand service, although this is often more expensive than the guide prices given. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. See more ideas about history museum, local history and history. River road books seeks to bring authors, poets, readers, and artists together to promote cultural literacy as. History of warren county, new jersey internet archive. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. South river high school class of 1958, south river, nj. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways of life in a town that has seen many changes.
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. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. If youre planning a road trip or exploring the local area, make sure you check out some of these places to get a feel for the surrounding community. The remains of the handkerchief factory are visible, but the yard has been eliminated. In 1756, the entire tribe permanently left saddle river, leaving only one lone tribesman named mashier to watch over their burial grounds. Images contained in this book come from the archives of the historical. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. South river by stephanie bartz, brian armstrong, and nan. The first humans to inhabit the area now known as saddle river were the lenni lenape native americans. Gabriele is a lifelong new jersey resident and a graduate of montclair state university. History of south river, new jersey selover, jesse on. Please, print complete the below listed miniform and mail it to the parish office 20 william street, south river, n.
Generally the town itself is homogenous with a variety of different cultures and ethnicities making up the history of the town. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. Click on the link below to see some more vintage pictures. High school alumni in south river, new jersey nj class. Stemmer and is jointly supported by the great john mathis foundation and the history committee of the bass river library.
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