Rebuilt by Joseph Foulke, using as much of the original fittings and fixtures as possible. James Episcopal Church destroyed by a tornado. 1795 Raritan Bridge (now known as the Albany Street Bridge on Route 27) built.1789 Old Post Road, the earliest public road in eastern New Jersey, is used by George Washington as he traveled through the state to his inauguration in New York City.1778 George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and some of their troops ate a breakfast in the Dunham Estate home.1777 The Revoltionary War Battle of the Short Hills/Oak Tree Engagement took place in Edison on June 26.James Episcopal Church built (used as a British barracks and hospital during the Revolutionary War). 1693 'Mary Jones' is buried - the oldest marked grave in Middlesex County. 1689 Stelton Baptist Church formed in spring.1689 First School established in Oak Tree Section.1651 A large tract of land from the Raritan River to the Passaic, including what is now Edison Township, was deeded by the Dutch King to Augustine Herrmanns, a Dutch settler.
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