Burlington - John Hoskins House
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N 40° 04.829 W 074° 51.570
18T E 511978 N 4436699
John Hoskins, Jr., a builder and contractor, was the son of an early member of Burlington government. In 1795, along with other local Quakers, he founded the Endeavor fire company. In 1797, he contracted to demolish the old brick market, and used the bricks to build a house which still stands at 202 High Street. Upon completing the house, Hoskins promptly sold it, never occupying it himself, but to this day it is known as the Hoskins House.
Waymark Code: WM8ZE
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member chstress53
Views: 16

The restored colonial structure now belongs to the City of Burlington Historical Society, and is furnished with many period antiques from the City. There have been several archaeological digs on the site as well.
Marker Name: John Hoskins House

Marker Type: Official NJ State

Marker text:
John Hoskins House circa 1797


Dedication Date: 09/14/1997

City: Burlington

County: Burlington

Group responsible for placement: Burlington Historical Society

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