The Texier House is the original house bought by Hippolyte Texier in the late nineteenth century. It functions as a museum for the borough of Watchung and its history.
Before you embark on the driving scavenger hunt, explore the grounds of the Texier House by foot. The memorials on the grounds were put in place to remember the servicemen and women from which wars/conflicts?
Wetumpka Falls is a waterfall named after the Lenni Lenape word weetoomka, meaning “friendly sounding water.”
There is no marker on the site of the falls and only one fixture on the street level landing. What is it?
Although this tank has no accompanying plaque, it is a M114 Command and Reconnaissance Carrier, which is a Vietnam War-era fighter tank.
Both sides of the tank are marked with the same number and letter sequence under the words “US Army.” What is it?
The Watchung Police Department headquarters has been located on Somerset Street since 1999 after moving numerous times since its formation in 1926.
Originally a schoolhouse, the Watchung Arts Center is a local recreational center for the performing and visual arts.
Watchung’s library was first housed in French’s General Store, and later, the old schoolhouse. It then moved to its current building in the mid-twentieth century.
The Rescue Squad building was built through members’ labors with residents’ donations. Many squad members assisted with its construction.
It was dedicated in 1965.
Originally a schoolhouse, the Watchung Arts Center is a local recreational center for the performing and visual arts.
The clubhouse for Exempt members of the Firemen’s Association was dedicated in 1942. The old locomotive tire in front of the building used to be struck by a sledgehammer as a fire alarm.
Originally a schoolhouse, the Watchung Arts Center is a local recreational center for the performing and visual arts.
The foundation of this home was built with what materials?
This house belonged to Henry Doty in 1789 and remained in the family until 1825. It was rumored to be Catterlin’s Tavern and probably used as a stagecoach stop as well as serving as a popular stop during the Revolutionary War.
This home is located across the road from the place where Castle Elsinore once stood. The house was originally built in 1706.
What is another name for this piece of property?
Originally a schoolhouse, the Watchung Arts Center is a local recreational center for the performing and visual arts.
(BONUS: There are several similar signs around town. Where are they located?)
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This home was built by Dr. Charles Eaton in 1908. Dr. Eaton was a congressman for 28 years and signed the United Nations Charter on behalf of the United States in 1945.
201 Valley Road is also known as……?ung men of the Sunday school.
What is the year on the (addition) cornerstone?
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This cemetery contains graves dating from 1791 to 1858. Buried within are some of Watchung’s oldest families and Civil War vets.
What is another name for this cemetery?
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This house belonged to Henry Doty in 1789 and remained in the family until 1825. It was rumored to be Catterlin’s Tavern and probably used as a stagecoach stop as well as serving as a popular stop during the Revolutionary War. The foundation of this home was built with what materials?
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The clubhouse for Exempt members of the Firemen’s Association was dedicated in 1942. The old locomotive tire in front of the building used to be struck by a sledgehammer as a fire alarm.
To whom is the locomotive tire dedicated?
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The Borough Hall building was erected in place of the Old Mill in 1929 and has since been renovated twice in 1976 and 2001.
The sign board in front of the building is used to announce upcoming meetings. Based on the dates listed for THIS month, on what Thursdays are council meetings held? (first? second? third? and/or fourth?)
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This outhouse is a replicated structure built by the Watchung Cub Scouts. The original outhouse was built around 1900 and owned by the Pierini family.
What shape is cut into the outhouse door?
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