Historical Marker

Wantage

Route 8N 3 miles north of Sussex, in front of Wantage Methodist Church. ยท Sussex

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Named for an English Town. Settled by Yankees, Dutch, Germans and French. Peter Decker, a Hollander, located here in 1740.

Location

AddressRoute 8N 3 miles north of Sussex, in front of Wantage Methodist Church.
CountySussex
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.167280, -74.679860

Sources

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