Marshalls Corner, New Jersey facts for kids
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Marshalls Corner, New Jersey
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Center of Marshalls Corner
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 Marshalls Corner, New Jersey
Location in Mercer County, New Jersey
Marshalls Corner, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Marshalls Corner, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Hopewell |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 878147 |
Marshalls Corner is a small community in New Jersey. It is located in Hopewell Township within Mercer County. This area is centered where two roads, Pennington-Hopewell Road and Woodsville-Marshalls Corner Road, meet. You will find many homes here, along with a Kooltronic factory. There is also an empty shopping center called Pennytown. Plans to build new homes at Pennytown have caused some discussion among local residents. They are concerned about more traffic and how water will drain from the site.
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A Glimpse into History
Marshalls Corner started as a settlement at a crossroads. These crossroads were originally two Indian paths. Over time, these paths became public roads during the Colonial era.
Early Settlers and Names
The Furman family were some of the first settlers here. They moved west from Long Island and started a farm. Because of them, the area became known as "Furman's Corner." In 1722, a surveyor mapping a new road mentioned "Samuel Furman's Corner."
Schools in the Community
A schoolhouse was built in Marshalls Corner in 1720. This first school was used for about 100 years. A new school opened in 1825, replacing the old one. It was later called Marshalls Corner School House. This school stayed open until 1930. After that, it became a meeting place for the local Lions Club.
Marshalls Corner During the Revolution
In June 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, the entire Continental Army stopped at Furman's Corner. They were marching from Valley Forge. Their general, Charles Lee, thought this spot would be good for a battle. The army, with 12,000 soldiers, waited for several hours. They then left at night after learning the British army had moved in a different direction.
How Marshalls Corner Got its Name
The settlement eventually became known as "Marshalls Corner." This happened after William Marshall opened a general store around 1820. William Marshall was an important person in the community. From 1830 to 1886, he represented the district in the New Jersey Legislature. His nephew, James W. Marshall, was born in Marshalls Corner. James W. Marshall is famous for starting the California Gold Rush. He discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill.
Life in the Early Settlement
Besides the store and school, early Marshalls Corner also had other important businesses. There was a blacksmith shop, where metal items were made or repaired. There was also a wheelwright, who built and repaired wheels for wagons and carts. In 2010, the settlement was described as having mostly wooden houses. These homes and their small outbuildings dated from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.
