Perth Amboy
Inscription
Called “Ompoge” by Indians, “Ambo Point” by settlers. Built as capital and port of East Jersey, 1683. “Perth” was added for Lord Perth.
Location
AddressMarker is on New Brunswick Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
CountyMiddlesex
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.522220, -74.288090
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