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"Tabernacle in the Wilderness" In 1778, a Presbyterian missionary named John Brainerd established the "Tabernacle in the Wilderness", a church primarily for the large Native American contingent in the area. The church sat at the intersection of roads, the hub for the local pine barren's area.
John Brainerd passed in 1781, but the strong community he helped build continued on. The log church he erected was used as a Methodist Church and school until a new school was built in 1885.
Soon, a town hall, post office, church, blacksmith and inn were built. Tabernacle is still a small town today, but it's people are big of heart and pride. |
Slice of New Jersey History Tabernacle sits in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The land around here was used mostly for cranberries and logging. This intersection of roads was the perfect spot to add the amenities a growing town needs for religion, goods and gossip. The contributed to this small area becoming a town.
Stop at the intersection of Carranza and Medford Roads, and you are in eye shot of many historic spots. Thanks to the Tabernacle Historical Society, there are many markers to remind us of history long gone. The Society has also restored buildings to give a glimpse of life in the 1700s Jersey. |
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toonsarah Mon Nov 9, 2009 17:24 UTC Only wish I'd come across this page before our own visit to NJ last year - we might well have made a detour to visit here. I enjoyed reading about all the history, especially the story of Indian Ann | evaanna Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:09 UTC Fascinating page which reminds us of the fact that every, even the smallest, house has its history. You have enough material here for a novel, don't you think? Loved that tiny school. | junecorlett Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:59 UTC A quaint town with great history. Thanks for sharing | Yaqui Thu May 14, 2009 17:36 UTC Hola Christine! I just love little communities like this. They hold such history and are a important piece to our countries history. Lovely page indeed! |
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