Historical Marker

Phillipsburg

Marker is at the intersection of U. S. 22 and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on U. S. 22. · Phillipsburg · Warren

Inscription

"Chintewink," Indian village, 1654. Incorporated, 1861. Terminus of Morris Canal, 1832, and Central Railroad of New Jersey, 1852.

AddressMarker is at the intersection of U. S. 22 and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on U. S. 22.

CityPhillipsburg

Bridgeville, NJ

October 26, 1779, Jersey troops crossed the Delaware at Phillipsburg and encamped here.

During the Revolution, the Cottman House here was occupied by Major Robt.

Belvidere, NJ

Major Robert Hoops had a store and mill here in the 1770's. "Mercer" became Belvidere in 1791.

The site of Blairstown was settled about 1729 by John Hynshaw.

A Revolutionary route passing through Beatyestown was used by General Burgoyne and his army after the battle of Saratoga.