Paulsboro
Paulsboro by James R. Pratz, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions in September 2004, offers a pictorial account of a Delaware River community that transitioned from an agricultural and shad-fishing center to an industrial town marked by developing oil companies. This edition contains 130 pages and is presented in English, providing a visual exploration of the town’s history, including its origins as Crown Point and its naming after colonist Philip Paul, who settled in the area in 1685.
Readers will find a detailed depiction of significant historical landmarks such as Fort Billings, recognized as the nation’s first federal land purchase on July 5, 1776, and the notable Tinicum Lighthouse. The book delves into the evolution of Paulsboro, highlighting its transformation and the key events that shaped its identity within the context of United States history, particularly in the Middle Atlantic region.
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Paulsboro is a pictorial account of a Delaware River community that evolved from an agriculture and shad-fishing center to an industrial town with developing oil companies. Once known as Crown Point, Paulsboro was named after colonist Philip Paul, who settled in this area in 1685. It is the home of Fort Billings, which became the nation’s first federal land purchase on July 5, 1776, and of the famed Tinicum Lighthouse.
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