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Latest MLH Basking Ridge History Researched Posts
Meandering Basking Ridge’s Largest Lake – The Millington Quarry
Views: 1,236 The Millington Quarry property in the Millington section of Bernards Township is one of the largest former industrial sites in Somerset County and has been the focus of redevelopment discussions for more than a decade. Covering approximately 180…
Archaeological Dig – America’s Grandest Estate in Basking Ridge
Views: 837 As New Jersey commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American experience, the archaeological work at Lord Stirling Manor represents one of Somerset County’s most significant contributions to the America 250 effort. By uncovering the physical remains of William…
What’s to Happen with Lord Stirling Stable and its Park?
Views: 6,663 Lord Stirling Park, including the Lord Stirling Stable (LSS), in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township is part of the Somerset County Parks Commission in Somerset County. State of the Stable – Somerset County, July 20, 2020…
The Wedding Heard Round the Colonies: Lord Stirling, Washington & New Jersey’s Most Famous Revolutionary War Wedding
Views: 280 Commemorating the 247th Anniversary of the Wedding Heard ‘Round the ColoniesJuly 27, 1779 – July 27, 2026 July 27, 1779Basking Ridge’s Biggest Event – Kitty Stirling’s Wedding On July 27, 1779, the Revolutionary War was entering one of…
Lord Stirling- Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident
Views: 23,082 Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let’s see if we can answer that question. William Alexander (1726 – Jan 15, 1783) was the son of…
Stirling Manor – The 13 Colonies’ Most Prestigious Home was in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 3,021 Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let’s see if we can answer that question. William Alexander (1726 – Jan 15, 1783) was the son of…
Basking Ridge’s Spencer Road is Important to Mr. Local History Too
Views: 3,542 It’s always fun to hear how a story becomes a story for us. In fact, there’s always a story about a new story. History is a bit like sewing…. when you pull a thread, you never know where…
The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)
Views: 35,362 NOTE: Remember that Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were part of Bernards Township, so these family stories also include those areas. History showcases some of the greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the…
Northside or Southside – Train Determines Socio Economic Town Dynamics
Views: 1,160 Part of our Mr. Local History Train Series….. For years, the Mr. Local History research team has been digging into New Jersey’s railroad history. As we traced old rail lines town by town, something curious began to appear…
Five Landowners That Owned Half of Somerset County, New Jersey
Views: 897 Maps are such a great source of history, and this 1766 map doesn’t disappoint those looking to learn more about Somerset County, New Jersey’s history. Completed in 1766 by surveyors Benjamin Morgan and Joseph Hills, the Morgan–Hills Map…
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