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Yes, the cartographer did mislabel the route as a canal rather than a railroad. As I indicated in my first response, there were many plans "floated" for canals across and through New Jersey. The need to accommodate commerce moving between New England, New York, Philadelphia, and points south...

Thanks, Guy, for posting the map detail. It allows people to see what we are discussing!! Best regards, Jerseyman

German: Yes, The Trail of Blue Comet contains good information on the false starts and the proposed-but-never-built lines. But, then again, it had better, considering the amount of work that went into that book. :rolleyes: Another good source containing a great map that depicts those many...

Mark: If the Burr map dates to 1839, the survey work and research conducted to compile the map occurred over the previous two or three years, so the project was likely still alive. Since neither the state nor the projectors revoked or relinquished the charter (respectively), the proposed...

Don't Believe Everything You Read... Mark: This is a typical error for a cartographer to make. Don't get me wrong, there were numerous schemes to construct canals across and through New Jersey, but this is not one of them! A group of entrepreneurs proposed constructing an extension of the...

Chris: There are some illustrations in the book, all from my collection. If you are interested in other historic images not featured in the book, perhaps we can make some arrangement for you to view them. Please PM me about those arrangements. If you choose to order it from Amazon, as Ben has...

Chris: I have the book in my library. Bill Farr, a lawyer by profession but a historian at heart, worked on Camden County place names for over forty years. He sought to find the earliest usage of a given toponym and provide references to all the material that discussed a particular place...

Well, for whatever reason, I failed to read this thread until now. Sorry, LARGO, that you asked for my help and I did not respond. I have examined the photos carefully and certainly the cemetery plot post and rail idea is a good one. However, the oddity, as noted by others, is the singular hole...

Ben: As indicated by many others who responded to your query, the ditching you observe is related to mosquito control measures. The state government and all of its entities have produced numerous treatises on controlling this insect, but the one that you should probably examine is Thomas J...

Merry Christmas!! And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God & saying "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" Luke 2:13-14 I wish each of you, my friends, the peace, goodwill, and joy of this wonderful Christmas season...

Folks: This warmer "winter" weather renders the Pines a veritable "tickin' time-bomb"!!!! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: Sorry, but I couldn't resist the set-up for a good pun! Best regards, Jerseyman

Andy: The 1956 tornado is the correct one for taking out the diner. I know that, in reality, demolition will continue unabated until our politicians learn to cherish the history of the communities they serve. Only then will a historical renaissance occur, although by that time it may be too...

Folks: To lose the Century Theatre to a drugstore that only lasted two years is beyond stupid!! Now we've lost the Mount Ephraim/Harwan theatre for the same reason. I think Mount Ephraim should consider renaming itself Mount Drugstore! Ridiculous!! Here are a couple of images of the venerable...

Relayer: I just noticed that no one responded to your query these several months, so I thought I might provide a wee bit of information. Past historians have had little (actually nothing at all!!) to say about Dingletown and its origins beyond mentions of Dingletown Road. I really have...

Mark: Of the two settlements, Oswego is older than Chetwood. I have primary source references to Oswego from 1852. Henry Bisbee, writing in his work, Sign Posts, suggests that Oswego existed as a community from 1850 to 1890. He also states that Oswego "replaced" Martha as a hamlet, so, unless...

Mark and TrailOtter: I've been enjoying checking in from time to time and reviewing the progress you've made on your research. Not to spoil your fun, but I thought I might be able to assist you in your efforts to document the hamlet of Chetwood. Francis B. Chetwood, an attorney from...

George: Thank you for the story and you did just fine with the facts as you know them. The first known person to establish a tavern at the Blue Anchor site was John Hider, who erected a cedar log cabin in 1740, obtained a tavern license, and began dispensing libations to weary travelers...

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/112-09252007-1413134.html Best regards, Jerseyman

Enoch: Sobering and thoughtful sentiments beautifully expressed! Frankly, I think Ben should create an FAQ entry for Pineland cemeteries and placed your post as the answer to the question. There are many cemeteries that do not receive the respect and reverence they deserve. I posit that...

Thanks, Guy--like watchingtrainsgoby, I enjoy transcribing handwritten letters. Best regards, Jerseyman