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pictures Arwames, Hugg's Tavern, and Old City Hall. Around the edge of
the seal is text: Armewamexes * Fort Nassau * Gloucestertown * Union
Township * 1623 Gloucester City 1976*
Map inside front cover pictures European Settlement in New Jersey 1609-1680 FIRST SETTLEMENT ON THE DELAWARE RIVER A History Of Gloucester City, New Jersey Louisa W. Llewellyn Copyright 1976 Staff for this book: Drawing on title page conceived by Albert Corcoran CONTENTS PREFACE - Page 4 Chapter 1 Armewamex - Page 5 Chapter 2 Fort Nassau to Gloucester Point - Page 17 Chapter 3 Gloucester Town, the County Seat - Page 33 Chapter 4 War for lndependence - Page 65 Chapter 5 Industrial Growth - Page 81 Chapter 6 Resort Eras - Page 121 Chapter 7 Union Township to Gloucester City - Page 153 PREFACE 1976--the two hundredth anniversary of the United States of America, a year for a reexamination of who we were, who we are now, and where we are going. The Celebration will attempt to recall, revive, and reinforce for all citizens the principles upon which this country was founded. Gloucester City entered into this celebration and reevaluation in 1974, becoming a nationally-recognized Bicentennial Community in January of 1975. Many projects and events were planned and are currently progressing. Probably the singular effort of the Bicentennial Committee that includes the total re-evaluation--past, present, and future--is the publication of this book The First Settlement on the Delaware River A History of Gloucester City, New Jersey. Of course, the real challenge to the editor and staff was to include as much of the "wealth of the history" of the city in the short space available. South Jersey dates back to prehistoric times when this entire area was covered by the ocean. Millenniums later, the Indians arrived to form many villages and trails, Then the colonists established the first settlement on the Delaware River, and the growth and development began in earnest. This book explores who we were; bringing together all the information, controversial facts, fiction, lore, and human interest that our young researchers could find. It takes a look at what our city is now, and points out what our citizens are doing to celebrate the Bicentennial of the Nation. And then, it peeks briefly into what might be in the days and years to come. Local historians, artists, and specialists are featured throughout the book. Pictures and items familiar to many can be noted, but the reader will also find much new and exciting pictorial and informational material put together in one publication for the first time. This publication will not only provide an impact on Gloucester City itself but also will be influential in historic research in the Delaware Valley. Dr. John H. Corcoran Back to Master Page of Book Links Continue to Chapter One
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