Burlington County, New Jersey
Between 1674 and 1702, New Jersey was divided in half, with the West New Jersey colony facing the Delaware River. Settlements like Burlington retained a distinct political and social identity, even after falling into Philadelphia's economic orbit.
Mount Holly Township, New Jersey
Mount Holly, New Jersey, established by Quakers in 1677 and known variously in its early history as Northampton and Bridgetown, became the county seat for Burlington County through an act of legislation in 1793.
Meteorology (Study of the Atmosphere)
Philadelphians have pursued significant scholarly and popular interests in meteorology since the eighteenth century. The National Weather Service provides local forecasts from its base in Mount Holly, N.J.
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free
The song by Francis Hopkinson (1737–91) is generally considered the first secular song written by a native-born American. Hopkinson and his wife lived in Bordentown, New Jersey.
Point Breeze, Joseph Bonaparte’s Country Estate
Joseph Bonaparte, older brother to Napoleon and former king of Spain, lived in an opulent New Jersey estate in the years after his brother's fall from power.
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