Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Port Murray Post Office and Abandoned Train Station




Port Murray has a post office that is . . . a trailer. 

What is more interesting is what is behind the post office/trailer - an old caboose and abandoned train station. 


Port Murray, which is a section of Mansfield Township,  was an important railroad stop in the 1800s in this part of rural Warren County, New Jersey. This, in addition to the Morris Canal, brought industry to this remote area. The station was on the Morris and Essex Railroad, about 67 miles from New York City.

 In 1996, the Port Murray Historic District was listed on The National Register of Historic Places. You can read more about it here.



Port Murray Post Office
The Caboose

Port Murray Train Station
Port Murray Train Station
Port Murray Train Station
Port Murray Train Station
Port Murray Train Station



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31 comments:

  1. stevebethereMarch 31, 2015 at 3:12 AM

    Lovely photos quaint too :-)

    Have a tanfastic week :-)

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  2. Amila @Leisure and meMarch 31, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    These are beautiful captures to show the train station.Thanks for sharing these interesting details and bit of the history of this station.

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  3. Rhonda AlbomMarch 31, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Cool find. I love old buildings and trains.

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  4. Oh My Heartsie WW LinkyMarch 31, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    I love to see the old train cars, a great glimpse into history!!! I always wanted to take a long train ride across county! Have a great day!!

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    1. New Jersey MemoriesMarch 31, 2015 at 8:25 PM

      I love old trains, too! And the old train stations!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 31, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    A quirky station!

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  6. DebbieMarch 31, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    my kinda' place!! and i love when i just stumble upon a property like this, just begging to be photographed!!! such a great, old world feel, i hope they take care of it and keep it forever!!!

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    1. New Jersey MemoriesMarch 31, 2015 at 9:05 PM

      I love finding "hidden" places, too! I do hope they keep it there forever. :)

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  7. carol l mckennaMarch 31, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Wonderful vintage shots! What history!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  8. The Quirky HomemakerMarch 31, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    So cool! I love old things like that. Have a great Wordless Wednesday!

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  9. Powell River BooksMarch 31, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I just love cabooses. There's one in our rail yard, but it is covered with graffiti. I've seen them made into neat homes. - Margy

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    1. New Jersey MemoriesMarch 31, 2015 at 9:05 PM

      I love cabooses, too. This one is so cute. Thanks for visiting!

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  10. LVMarch 31, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    What a treat to be able to go back in time in your part of the world. Well done.

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  11. JenMarch 31, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    I love these photos! I like to think that by photographing places like this we are preserving them.

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    1. New Jersey MemoriesMarch 31, 2015 at 11:47 PM

      Thank you! I totally agree that we are preserving them by photographing them. You never know if they will still be there tomorrow.

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  12. Beth FApril 1, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    I always love visiting NJ through your eyes

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  13. KellyApril 1, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Just doing a little blog trekking - passing through your state. I really love the idea of you bringing history to life through your site! Amazing job!

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  14. Light and VoicesApril 1, 2015 at 11:14 PM

    I never see a caboose on the tracks anymore. So I really enjoyed seeing the caboose on your blog and the train photographs. Enjoy this week-end.
    JM, IL

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  15. MarinaApril 2, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    I am big fan of trains!! Your photos are lovely, interesting place! Thanks for sharing. And thank you for joining us at the Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    I must pass it 2 to 3 times a week heading to Rockport Road. It reminds me of the Newfoundland one used in the movie "The Station Agent".

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