For as long as there have been families in New Jersey, there's been a need for milk. New Jersey dairy…
It's revered. It originates in Central and South America, dating back to the 1500s, and originated in the region now…
Peaches Peaches Everywhere Many don't remember that New Jersey, particularly Somerset, Morris, and Hunterdon Counties, were premiere peach orchards with…
It wouldn’t come as a surprise to most people that mining is the most prevalent industrial sector in Somerset County.…
We love Somerset County, New Jersey history. We love it so much, we made it our home. The Mr. Local…
As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn additional facts and are sent…
New Jersey is known as the "Cockpit of the American Revolution" for a reason - because it was. More battles,…
HELP THIS STORY: We are still looking for photos of the beer garden or any photos taken after 1970. We…
Knowing that people are very busy, we've gathered a playlist of short videos that take your through some of the…
Middlebrook is a know area in the Martinsville section of Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey. We call it "Jersey's Gift…
Wow, this story was one of our most controversial and difficult stories we've ever prepared. Just the thought of picking…
Cemeteries showcase some of history's greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the area are unaware…
They came from all over Jersey to the sleepy section of West Millington in Bernards Township for some of the…
There are lots of Warrens in New Jersey. We are happy to announce that the Mr. Local History Project has…
Sometimes history creeps up on you when you least expect it. Years ago, our project wanted to honor a small…
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