Nj, ny, part of pa quebec 1775 from the library of congress burlington to fort. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new. A steamer arriving at burlington island 1920s a view onthe burlington island park midway burlington island from bristol pws burlington island nidway closeup with the grethound loonimg in the background a closeup of some people on the midway at burlington island a scene from the anusement park at burlington island 19 26 a closeup of some people on the midway at burlington island. Burlington township was established in 1677 and celebrated its 300th anniversary in 1977. As of may 4, 2019, burlington operated 684 stores inclusive of an internet store in 45 states and puerto rico. Burlington county historical society history isnt boring here. In june, mayor james fazzone of the city of burlington issued an executive order that prohibits access to the island.
Come, discover 327 years of history by the banks of the delaware river in the historical city of burlington. I just picked up the book the pine barrens, john mcphee and read it cover to cover. Burlington county is bordered by mercer county north, monmouth county northeast, ocean county east, atlantic county south, philadelphia county, pennsylvania west, camden county west. Return of survey, for mahlon stacy, of 100 acres on assiscunck creek, lazy point side. About us, city hall 525 high st burlington, new jersey. Then, travel to the industrial village of smithville in eastampton or visit the majesty of batsto village nestled in the pinelands. Documents relating to the colonial history of the state of new jersey, volume xxlii, calendar of new jersey wills, vol.
It is an uninhabited scenic landmark in the delaware river. The island is identified as mattinecunck island on early maps, and is the site of one of new jerseys first european settlements. Historic images of burlington county nj burlington. Native americans of the mantas or leaping frog tribe of the lenni lenape knew burlington island as matinicunk and the mainland as techichohocki, or oldest planted land. The burlington county historical society received an operating support grant from the new jersey historical commission,a division of the department of state. Marys church, burlington, new jersey, 17031876 family history library. Youll find a large assortment of current, highquality, designer and namebrand merchandise at. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families.
Burlington county new jersey new jersey calendar of wills 1670 1730 sz. Posted jun 28, 2017 by amanda hoover nj advance media for nj. Burlington island is new jerseys designated location for dumping dredge spoils for our area. Burlington island or matinicunk island, as the natives called it in the 1600s, became the first site permanent european settlement on the delaware river. Using it in a way that honors it, preserves its beauty, and allows it to become part of the community is a dream for many of us. The newspaper was renamed bordentown register in 1851 and renamed again in 1966 toregisternews.
According to the video below, some of the horses were carved in the 1890s but the carousel was completed and opened in 1910, making the ride nearly 103 years old. Tour sees burlington county historical society bardhow, james fenimore coooper and capt. Burlington island, a 300acre island in the delaware river, was the site of the first european. Burlington island lies directly opposite the city of burlington and the histories of the two places have been intertwined for centuries. The reformerhistorian of burlington island some pictures. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties.
Between 1892 and 1899 he tested a site on burlington island, new jersey, which he. The picture looks mid3rd quarter 19th century or so to me. Explore the handson bardhow house, experience what it was like to live during the colonial period. The historic burlington island, once home to native americans, the affluent from. Burlington county, new jersey was created on 1694 as one of two original counties created in west jersey. In 1624, the west india company of holland sent a group of frenchspeaking walloons to settle in the new world. Burlington island has a great history and, hopefully, an even brighter. Burlington county, new jersey history angloeuropean records of burlington county date to 1681, when its court was established in the province of west jersey. The history behind burlington island burlington island or matinicunk island, as the natives called it in the 1600s, became the first site permanent european settlement on the delaware river. The library is open wednesdays and thursdays from 15 p.
As of the 2019 census bureau estimate, the countys population was 445,349, making it the 11thlargest of the states 21 counties, representing a 0. Where can find burlington county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The city of burlington, new jersey is the first and original township in burlington county, predating the original constablrys by 11 years. Burlington island lake is a large artificial lagoon within the island. The lenape then promised to kill the braves responsible. Burlington county, new jersey, deed abstracts books a, b and c source. Delaware river a prehistoric pathway serving as the border between new jersey and pennsylvania rises in schoharie county, new york and flows by the lehigh canal in pennsylvania, frenchtown, trenton where river meets tidewater, and past bordentown in new jersey. Here is a short and sweet history of burlington island. The board of island managers, along with volunteers and a philadelphia clothing company, want to restore it and reopen it to the public. The city of burlington, new jersey is the first and original township in burlington county, predating the original constablrys by 11 years native americans of the mantas or leaping frog tribe of the lenni lenape knew burlington island as matinicunk and the mainland as techichohocki, or oldest planted land. History a retrospect of colonial times in burlington county. Burlington books is one of europes most respected publishers of english language teaching materials, with over two million students learning from its books and multimedia programs, which include speech training, career training, elt materials and software.
Burlington island stewards started this petition to mayor, burlington city, nj james fazzone and 1 other. The historic burlington island, once home to native americans, the affluent from the main line and a 1920s amusement park, is now a virtual landfill of debris. Posted jun 28, 2017 by amanda hoover nj advance media for. Join me and our friends from burlington and lets end this threat once and for all. The artifact, archive, and library collections at the burlington county historical society are important resources for researchers interested in exploring new jersey, burlington county, family history, and genealogy. Founded in 1677, the city of burlington was once the capital of west jersey.
Burlington county historical society 457 high street burlington city, new jersey 08016 phone. Usgs topographic quads mid 1950s courtesy of rutgers geography department. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey by. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. The rich history of burlington city is the subject of a new book recently released through the south jersey culture and history center at stockton university, the. Burlington county, new jersey reconstruction of washington. Some pictures of burlington island beach park early 1900s. Our community has a deep history involving quakers who traveled from europe to settle in the new world. Bordentown registerbordertown register the bordentown palladium was founded in 1845 as a weekly community paper serving the bordentown region of burlington county, new jersey, an area six miles south of trenton. Early migration routes to and from burlington county, new jersey genealogy for settlers included. Island of burlington 1797 from the library of congress.
This building contains many photographs, books, and documents of burlington. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Before they dump, all trees are removed from the proposed location. History of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of their pioneers and prominent men. West jersey proprietors deposit preliminary inventory. Burlington island, nj, theme park towersstreet talk. Delanco historya timeline delanco township, new jersey. Places to see city of burlington nj historic sites. In 1904, the date this card was mailed, this was the burlington library another view of the burlington library from the early 1900s burlington library at 23 west union street around 1936 habs burlington james lawrence school about 1910 a view of the old and. Burlington is a leading offprice apparel and home product retailer. The purpose of this petition is to restore access to burlington island. Abstracts of the deaths and marriages in the hightstown gazette, 3 january 187829 december 1881. Over 50 small linen surveys of individual plots that reference survey book and page number.
Burlington county vital records can be found at the new jersey department of health has copies of birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to the present. Burlington county historical society history isnt boring. Full text of history of burlington and mercer counties, new jersey. The county was named for the old ancient name for an inland market near bridlington, england. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. In 1977, the city of burlington historical society placed a time capsule in these grounds to be opened in 2077 to celebrate four centuries of burlington history. Burlington county historical society in burlington, nj. Youll find a large assortment of current, highquality, designer and namebrand merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers prices. A 1909 postcard depicting burlingtons first dedicated libray building. History of the early settlement and progress of cumberland county new jersey. This may reflect larger print runs for his books about natural history.
Burlington island is officially part of the city of burlington, in burlington county, new jersey, united states. As a caring company, burlington continues to be committed to the communities where we live and work. After the park on burlington island closed, the ride eventually arrived at casino pier in seaside heights, new jersey where it remains today. Burlington is a city in burlington county, new jersey, united states and a suburb of philadelphia. Burlington county, nj history early settlement of the county. The county was formed on may 17, 1694, by the union of the first and second tenths. If you are planning on traveling to burlington, use this interactive map to help you locate everything from food to hotels to tourist destinations. The courts have issued a temporary stay until the case can be heard. A 1909 postcard depicting burlington s first dedicated libray building.
Tour the homes of james fenimore cooper author of last of the mohicans and captain james lawrence, sea captain of the war of 1812 famous for saying dont give up the ship. Burlington county vital records can be found at the new jersey department of health has copies of birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to. On april 10, volunteers and 20 employees of the new jersey department of environmental protection removed 1,300 pounds of soda bottles. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Over its 160 years of publication, the newspaper has chronicled the history of. New jersey historical maps rutgers cartography lab. There is a rumour that the two fires that eventually ended the run of the park which was at the time one of the largest on the east coast may have been arson. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms.
Visit website call learn more burlington county historical society. Upstairs, find furnishings and items that once belonged to napoleons older brother, joseph bonaparte, who fled to bordentown. There is a rumour that the two fires that eventually ended the run of the park which was at the time one of. Burlington island, a 300acre chunk of land in the middle of the delaware river. James lawrence houses, lyceum hall, african american revolutionary war soldier oliver cromwell house, much more. The njgenweb and the usgenweb brief history of burlington county. The street map of burlington is the most basic version which provides you with a comprehensive outline of the citys essentials. A steamer arriving at burlington island 1920s a view onthe burlington island park midway burlington island from bristol pws burlington island nidway closeup with. The township included all settlements south of burlington, including the present day towns of.
History of hawk island laurie van genderen 1994 history of. In february of 2019, the new jersey department of environmental protection contacted. Burlington served as the capital of new jersey during this time period prior to relocating to trenton. Burlington county new jersey genealogy and family history. The library is open wednesdays and thursdays from 15. Stanfield, was the first female sheriff to serve the citizens of burlington county. First home to the lenape indians, the island was settled by europeans before new jersey. History the burlington county sheriffs department is a constitutional entity established in 1682. The story behind burlington island is a fascinating one. Historic images of burlington county burlington island.
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