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.
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Port Murray Post Office |
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The Caboose |
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Port Murray Train Station |
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Port Murray Train Station |
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Port Murray Train Station |
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Port Murray Train Station |
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Port Murray Train Station |
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Thanks for visiting New Jersey Memories!
Lovely photos quaint too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a tanfastic week :-)
Thank you! You too!
DeleteThese are beautiful captures to show the train station.Thanks for sharing these interesting details and bit of the history of this station.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
DeleteCool find. I love old buildings and trains.
ReplyDeleteSo do I!
DeleteI 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!!
ReplyDeleteI love old trains, too! And the old train stations!
DeleteA quirky station!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
Deletemy 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!!!
ReplyDeleteI love finding "hidden" places, too! I do hope they keep it there forever. :)
DeleteWonderful vintage shots! What history!
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Thanks!!!
DeleteSo cool! I love old things like that. Have a great Wordless Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThanks and you too!
DeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI love cabooses, too. This one is so cute. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteWhat a treat to be able to go back in time in your part of the world. Well done.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a treat! Thank you so much!
DeleteI love these photos! I like to think that by photographing places like this we are preserving them.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I totally agree that we are preserving them by photographing them. You never know if they will still be there tomorrow.
DeleteI always love visiting NJ through your eyes
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteJust 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!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I really appreciate that!
DeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteJM, IL
Thanks so much!
DeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Thanks for hosting!
DeleteI 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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