History

History of the Jersey Tomato

It's revered. It originates in Central and South America, dating back to the 1500s, and originated in the region now…

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The Bridgewater Copper Mines

It wouldn’t come as a surprise to most people that mining is the most prevalent industrial sector in Somerset County.…

2 years ago

Experience Historic Somerset County, New Jersey

We love Somerset County, New Jersey history. We love it so much, we made it our home. The Mr. Local…

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English Farm – Liberty Corner’s Historic Gem & Rochembeau’s Rev War Stopover

The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R) Goes Right Through Liberty Corner as the site of the English Farm that hosted…

2 years ago

Warren’s Schwaebische Alb Was a Jersey Octoberfest Institution

HELP THIS STORY: We are still looking for photos of the beer garden or any photos taken after 1970. We…

2 years ago

Rev War in Somerset County Means Middlebrook

Middlebrook is a know area in the Martinsville section of Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey. We call it "Jersey's Gift…

2 years ago

Jersey’s History Bucket List

Wow, this story was one of our most controversial and difficult stories we've ever prepared. Just the thought of picking…

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Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

Cemeteries showcase some of history's greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the area are unaware…

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Remembering Dewy Meadow Farm and Those Chicken Pot Pies

They came from all over Jersey to the sleepy section of West Millington in Bernards Township for some of the…

2 years ago

Mapping Historic Icons in Warren Township, New Jersey

There are lots of Warrens in New Jersey. We are happy to announce that the Mr. Local History Project has…

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