Visit NJ Historic Landmarks
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Like a lot of other states in our great country, New Jersey has a healthy and fluid history that dates back hundreds of years. New Jersey, which is actually an island in the English Channel, was originally settled and populated by Native Americans. Later on, when the European settlers came through, they brought with them their own customs, technology and religion to the new world. Not soon after that, the Swedes and Dutch were then followed by the English settlers who were the ones that were actually responsible for making New Jersey one of the first 13 colonies in the United States that, if you know anything about history, became one of the battlegrounds for independency from the Brits in the great Revolutionary War in April 19, 1775. It’s no surprise that since the Indians settled in the state that there have been many different landmarks - both historic and natural over the years. If you love history, you are going to love New Jersey! if you plan on getting in your van rental or anywhere else for that matter and going to a few of the landmarks in the state, be sure you add these to your list of places to visit.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal Liberty State Park, Jersey City
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal Liberty State Park otherwise known as CRNJ terminal was one of the terminals that was used by immigrants after they had entered the United States and were processed at Ellis Island. From The CRNJ they were then transferred to wherever it was they were going i.e.; their new home. This terminal was used from 1892 to 1954.
The Clarke House, Princeton Battlefield State Park, Princeton
This is a house built in 1772 by Thomas Clarke for whom the house is named after. The house on Princeton Battlefield was a grizzly and bloody scene from the heavy fighting of the Battle of Princeton under General Hugh Mercer. General Mercer was wounded nearby on the battlefield and was then carried to the Thomas Clarke House where he unfortunately died, several days after the battle.
New Jersey State House
In the United States, this building is the second oldest state house. Most of the Capitols in the US are shaped a specific way and they are all the same, but with this one in New Jersey the building is shaped like a sideways H and it has a gold dome over the cross-bar of the H. This is the building that is home to the NJ Senate, Governor Offices of NJ, LT Governor and so on and so forth. Also, like many of the other State House's in the US that are built on park-like sites, this one is integrated into the urbanistic settings of State Street - one of the most historic streets in the vicinity.
Fort Mott State Park - Pennsville, New Jersey
In the 1800s, this Fort was established as being a part of the Coastal Defense System, which was specifically designed for the Delaware River - it has 104 acres in all and is listed as a historic landmark on the NJ Coastal Heritage Trail. This Fort is located at Finns Point in Salem, so chances are you are going to have to either drive your own car down to this area, or round the family up and get a van rental in Jersey City to get to it. Fort Mott was first built in 1896 and it was built in anticipation of the Spanish American war. People that visit this fort can see the old batteries, descriptions and signs of the Fort. When the Fort was first built it included over 30 buildings that included housing for officers, a hospital, school for the children of the Fort and a Post Exchange Store.
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal Liberty State Park, Jersey City
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal Liberty State Park otherwise known as CRNJ terminal was one of the terminals that was used by immigrants after they had entered the United States and were processed at Ellis Island. From The CRNJ they were then transferred to wherever it was they were going i.e.; their new home. This terminal was used from 1892 to 1954.
The Clarke House, Princeton Battlefield State Park, Princeton
This is a house built in 1772 by Thomas Clarke for whom the house is named after. The house on Princeton Battlefield was a grizzly and bloody scene from the heavy fighting of the Battle of Princeton under General Hugh Mercer. General Mercer was wounded nearby on the battlefield and was then carried to the Thomas Clarke House where he unfortunately died, several days after the battle.
New Jersey State House
In the United States, this building is the second oldest state house. Most of the Capitols in the US are shaped a specific way and they are all the same, but with this one in New Jersey the building is shaped like a sideways H and it has a gold dome over the cross-bar of the H. This is the building that is home to the NJ Senate, Governor Offices of NJ, LT Governor and so on and so forth. Also, like many of the other State House's in the US that are built on park-like sites, this one is integrated into the urbanistic settings of State Street - one of the most historic streets in the vicinity.
Fort Mott State Park - Pennsville, New Jersey
In the 1800s, this Fort was established as being a part of the Coastal Defense System, which was specifically designed for the Delaware River - it has 104 acres in all and is listed as a historic landmark on the NJ Coastal Heritage Trail. This Fort is located at Finns Point in Salem, so chances are you are going to have to either drive your own car down to this area, or round the family up and get a van rental in Jersey City to get to it. Fort Mott was first built in 1896 and it was built in anticipation of the Spanish American war. People that visit this fort can see the old batteries, descriptions and signs of the Fort. When the Fort was first built it included over 30 buildings that included housing for officers, a hospital, school for the children of the Fort and a Post Exchange Store.