Sergeantsville, New Jersey
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Sergeantsville is an historic community located within Delaware Township, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States.
Resting in the midst of serene farmland is the settlement of Sergeantsville. The community was first settled by a Mr. Thatcher in 1700, and was later named for Charles Sergeant, an American Revolutionary War soldier, in honor of the Sergeant family of which three brothers were local shopkeepers. Green Sergeant Covered Bridge, constructed in 1750, is located just west of Sergeantsville and is the only remaining covered bridge in New Jersey.
Sergeantsville was officially created in 1827 when it became desirable to establish a post office. Until that time, this largely rural area was known as "Skunktown", perhaps because the town served as a market center for skunk pelts.
A twenty-five year tradition in the town, is Sergeantsville's "Thanksgiving in the Country" house tour. This tour takes four or five different homes each year, that have historical, architectural or cultural qualities.
