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When the Railroad Comes to Town: The Belvidere-Delaware Railroad in Hopewell Valley

  • Titusville Presbyterian Church 48 River Drive Titusville, NJ, 08560 United States (map)

The Belvidere-Delaware Railroad ran along the eastern bank of the Delaware River from Trenton through Phillipsburg and beyond to Manunka Chunk in Warren County. The arrival of the railroad in 1851 brought significant changes to the communities along its route. These effects were not limited to economic opportunities, but also resulted in long-lasting impacts on the societal and cultural aspects within the region.

In this presentation by Robert Lawless, we will travel back in time to explore the by-gone days when the Bel-Del Railroad ​was an integral facet in daily life for the citizens of the Hopewell Valley. Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, the Hopewell Museum, the Hopewell Township Historic Preservation Commission, and the Titusville Presbyterian Church.

In person presentation at the Titusville Presbyterian Church, 48 River Drive, Titusville, NJ 08560. Online presentation via Zoom. Register at the following link: When the Railroad Comes to Town