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The Revolutionary War in Belmar: the destruction of the Shark River Salt Works.
On April 8, 1778, 150 British troops and loyalists destroyed the Shark River Salt Works, which…
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The Images of America series got me hooked on local history at a young age. History…
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Revolutionary War action in Brielle: the attack on the Union Salt Works
Hoffman’s Marina in Brielle was once the location of the Union Salt Works, which produced salt…
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The Proprietary House, Perth Amboy, NJ
The Proprietary House, built in 1764, was the last Royal governor’s house built in the Colonies.…
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The oldest operating city hall in the United States is in NJ
Perth Amboy City Hall, the oldest operating in the United States, was built in 1714. It…
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The man who started the California Gold Rush was from New Jersey
This is a picture of the Marshall House in Lambertville. This is where James Marshall, who…
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Things invented in New Jersey
Light Bulb Telegraph Teflon Motion Picture Electric guitar Bar code Area code Drive-in Movies M&Ms Welch’s…
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Welcome to New Jersey History!
Many important historic events happened in New Jersey, from seeing more action in the Revolutionary War…