New Jersey, Middlesex County, Woodbridge
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On April 22, 1789, George Washington
stayed the night at this Tavern
on his way from Mount Vernon, Virginia,
to New York City for his inauguration as
the first President of the United States.
Circa 1740
(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
On April 22, 1789, George Washingtonstayed the night at this Tavern
on his way from Mount Vernon, Virginia,
to New York City for his inauguration as
the first President of the United States.
Circa 1740
(Notable Buildings) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
The foundation stones in front of you are all that remain of a once grand estate known as Pittsylvania. Landon Carter, Jr., grandson of Robert “King” Carter, built Pittsylvania around 1765. The Georgian-style frame house stood on a prominent knoll, surrounded by gardens, outbuildings, and slave quarters. It enjoyed a commanding view of the entire countryside.
Fight At
(Side One):
James Knox Taylor, Architect
Edward Portlock first conducted services
Oldest Tombstone – 1690
The first meeting house for religious
First library in Middlesex County on land
The building stands in the original town of Lorenzo, laid out by sawmill owner Joseph Peery, who included a “no whiskey” clause in each lot’s deed. In 1885 Boulder Creek was chosen for the terminus of the railroad from Felton, and after a fire devastated Lorenzo in 1897. Boulder Creek prevailed. During aggressive clashes over restricting liquor, gambling and prostitution, Peery’s mill was torched, as were the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, hence this building is the oldest surviving building in Boulder Creek.
Grace Mission was established in May 1905 and this land was purchased. Arthur Darwall, who conducted services, and his son, are credited with the building construction. Opening services, November 1906, were held by Archdeacon Emery of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. When congregation numbers dwindled, Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond parishes were consolidated and Grace Episcopal closed.
The building lay unused for several years until purchased in 1923 by the Christian Science Society. Isaiah Hartman loaned over half of the $1000 required. In 1955 the Society attained church status and the name was officially changed to First Church of Christ Scientist, Boulder Creek and in 1978, the Church was officially dedicated. In 1995, the property was sold to the Boulder Creek Historical Society to house the San Lorenzo Valley Museum’s collections. It opened to the community in 1999.
Erected August 20, 2011 (6016 A.S.)
San Lorenzo Valley Historical Museum
El Viceroy Marques de Braniforte Chapter 1797
Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus
In memory of
Erected by the people of
