Category: Historic Site
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Scarborough Covered Bridge in Cherry Hill, NJ
Located in Cherry Hill, the Scarborough Covered Bridge, also known as the “Kissing Bridge,” is one of two remaining covered bridges in New Jersey.
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Fort Mercer in National Park, NJ
Located on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, Fort Mercer is just five miles east of Philadelphia. Named in honor of General Hugh Mercer, who died in the Battle of Princeton, the Fort Mercer was constructed during the American Revolution as a prime spot to protect the city…
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Historic Batsto Village in Hammonton, NJ
Located within the Jersey Pinelands, Historic Batsto Village preserves over three centuries of history. Batsto was a well-known ironworks, glassmaking factory, and industrial village. With a history dating back to mid-eighteenth century, many building are still standing and now restored. Visitors are transported back time as they wander through the…
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Historic Burlington County Prison in Mount Holly, NJ
The Historic Burlington County Prison was designed Robert Mills, who was one of America’s first native-born and trained architects. The Prison was completed in 1811.
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The Old Schoolhouse in Mount Holly, NJ
On a residential side street next to a church, located at 35 Brainerd Street in Mount Holly stands the oldest educational building in the state of New Jersey and the only one-room schoolhouse to survive from the colonial period.
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Historic Smithville Village in Eastampton, NJ
Located in Eastampton, Historic Smithville draws many people looking for picturesque natural beauty and historical landmarks. Located along the banks of the Rancocas Creek, the history of this land goes back to revolutionary war times. In 1776, Jacob Parker purchased 37 acres in Burlington County, where on the land he…
New Jersey History and Sites 