Maps (Interactive)

Col. Samuel Colt Got His Start in Paterson, New Jersey

Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt's revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced.…

5 months ago

Jersey’s History with Bar Room Shuffleboard

Isn't it interesting how history becomes a part of history? Take, for example, pay phones. When you were using them,…

5 months ago

Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

5 months ago

Retrospective: Building AT&T Headquarters Basking Ridge

Remember Basking Ridge's AT&T with some vintage items in our Wear Lost Local History store. As with all Mr. Local…

5 months ago

Best Crumb Cake in New Jersey – Discuss Now

Maybe we're taking this too seriously, but we've been searching for bakeries serving New Jersey's best crumb cake. If you're…

5 months ago

New Jersey Hills are Alive with Distilling History

Distilling in Central New Jersey New Jersey has a deep history of distilling spirits that goes back to colonial times.…

5 months ago

Where is West Millington, Lyons and Madisonville Sections of Bernards Township

NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

5 months ago

America 250 Series

New Jersey holds a central place in the story of American independence, earning its nickname “The Crossroads of the American…

5 months ago

Local Cemetery History Research

There is a wealth of history to be learned from a cemetery. We have a rich genealogy embedded in many…

6 months ago

Maps That Share Our Research – Mr. Local History Project Collection

There is a wealth of history to be learned from a map. We have historic maps and interactive maps embedded…

6 months ago

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