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- The borough of Flemington was named after Samuel Fleming, a colonial landowner who purchased the land in the early 1700s. Originally an agricultural town, the 1800s brought industrialization to Flemington and the city continued to grow and prosper in the 1900s.
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History. 18th century. Before European settlement, the land that comprises Flemington, as was all of Hunterdon County, was the territory of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. In 1712, as part of a land parcel of 9,170 acres (37.1 km 2 ), the Flemington area was acquired by William Penn and Daniel Coxe .
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ca. 1810 | Samuel Lewis Southerd returned to Flemington to begin his political career in New Jersey, going on to become governor. ca. 1822–1870s | The Bonnell family, for whom the street is named, lived here and also operated a tavern in town (though not the same as Fleming's Tavern from 100 years earlier).
Apr 19, 2024 · Flemington’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) was established in accordance with Section 1404 of the Borough’s Zoning Ordinance. The HPC is an advisory body which encourages the repair and retention of building elements for all historic landmark structures within Flemington’s Historic District. The HPC acts in an advisory role to ...
5 days ago · Michelle Young. If there is proof that history repeats itself, look no further than the town of Flemington, New Jersey. Added to the 2016 List of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in the...
The Flemington Historic Trail. Embark on a captivating journey through time as we navigate the charming avenues of Flemington, unearthing its hidden tales and rich history. In this upcoming blog post, we’ll guide you through a road trip like no other, winding through the cobblestone streets and alongside centuries-old landmarks that whisper ...
Feb 28, 2023 · The borough of Flemington was named after Samuel Fleming, a colonial landowner who purchased the land in the early 1700s. Originally an agricultural town, the 1800s brought industrialization to...
Nov 20, 2019 · The Case Family: Pioneer Settlers of Flemington (1) – Hunterdon Land Trust. (Part 1 of an ongoing series: The historic Case-Dvoor Farmstead, which serves as the Hunterdon Land Trust’s headquarters, tells a fascinating story of our county’s agricultural heritage, local architecture from the mid-18th century, and the history of the region.
