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Knowlton Township Historic Commission |
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Warren County, New Jersey |
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The Lenni Lenape were the first inhabitants of New Jersey; the Minsi lived in the northern region along the Delaware River. About 1742, pre-Revolutionary families with names such as Leida, Snyder, Cool, Barnes and Brugler, replaced the indians as they settled the northern end of the township. Establishing communities to the south were the Albertson, Adams, Appleman, Robeson and Ramsay families. “Knoll town” so called for the prevalent hills and limestone knobs, was sectioned off from Oxford Township in 1768. The township was part of Sussex County until 1824, bounded on the north by the Blue Mountains and the west by the Delaware River. A new northern boundary was created in 1845 when Blairstown seceded. By 1887, numerous churches in the township had flourishing congregations with the population estimated to be about 2000. By this time the advent of the railroads made easy access to the area for city-dwellers wanting to escape to Knowlton’s scenic landscape and the appeal of the river. With the demise of the railroads in later years gradually the hotels and inns that accommodated these travelers died. Soon to follow were the mills, tanneries, quarries and factories. The township after that was primarily a farming community. Today inter-state highways are the roads now traveled bringing visitors to the same scenic landscapes enjoyed by others so many years ago. |
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"View of Water Gap and Columbia Glassworks-River Delaware" is the title of thisaquatint by William Strickland, from an oil by Thomas Birch. The Glassworkswas founded in 1812 by Francis Mayerhoff, a Manhattan Merchant. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The Knowlton Township Historic Commission (KTHC) was officially established in October 1997. It is our goal to preserve the rural landscape and historic character of Knowlton Township by serving as an educational resource to the community and encouraging a commitment to retain the unique sense of place that is Knowlton Township. Through the efforts of the KTHC, the village of Delaware is listed on both the National and State Registers of Historic Places. Current projects:
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Mission Statement:
Friends: Adrienne Edwards; Robin and Ann Harvey; Christine Kohl; Emily Brown; Jon Bellis; Debbie Hamway; Guy Walton; Sandra Holyoak; Jim Kaval; Paul Sullivan; Karen Lund; Cynthia Montes; Wick Mott Share Your History: KTHC meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month at 8:30AM at the Municipal Building. All interested parties are welcomed to attend.
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IInternet Links on Knowlton Township https://www.facebook.com/Ramsaysburg-Historic-Homestead-348851635313408/ http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/institutions/ar6/titles/
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Knowlton Township Historic Commission
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