Branchville NJ -- Incorporated 1898
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unimoggers
N 41° 06.871 W 074° 45.039
18T E 520934 N 4551499
Found this interesting since this town has had so many names. It is unknown when the marker was placed.
Waymark Code: WM1D2V
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2007
Views: 72
Marker Name: Branchville NJ -- Incorporated 1898
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
On or about the year 1690 William H. Beemer settled here on 1,000 acres of land and built the first mill. James Haggerty purchased this land in 1793 and built additional successful mills lending the area the name known as "Brantown" due to the many mills located here. Named "Branchville" in 1821 by Schoolmaster Samuel Bishop. The post office opened in 1824. William H. (Billy) Bell established a railroad line in 1869. In 1882 a devastating fire ravaged most of the Village of Branchville. Charles Crisman erected a dam and powerhouse along the Culver Brook to generate power in 1892.
Dedication Date: 01/01/2001
City: Branchville
County: Sussex
Group responsible for placement: Not listed
Web Link: Not listed
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