Westbrook - Bell House in Sussex County, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
N 41° 17.254 W 074° 48.929
18T E 515450 N 4570697
The Westbrook Bell House is so charming, we stopped dead in our tracks when we saw it. I just forgot to take a picture of it! Next time I'm (or you're) in the area, get a picture!
Waymark Code: WM3ETT
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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Marker Name: Westbrook - Bell House

Marker Type: Local? Unofficial

Marker text:
Johannes Westbrook, who was among the earliest permanent settlers of the Minisink region built this homestead around the year 1701. It was subsequently fortified when incidents of hostility increased between the residents of New York and New Jersey during the height of the "Border War" between the two colonies. Ownership of the land was finally secured from its Lenni Lenape owner for five pounds sterling and a generous measure of rum. It is the oldest house still standing in Sussex county.

Dedication Date: 01/01/1999

City: Roadside

County: Sussex

Group responsible for placement: Sussex County

Web Link: Not listed
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