Raritan Landing, New Jersey

[2] The remains of the community now reside buried beneath Johnson Park on the south side of River Road,[2][3] Remnants of the era, mostly the bluff overlooking the Raritan, include the Cornelius Low House, Metlar-Bodine House, and the Road Up Raritan Historic District and an archeological site.

The nearby East Jersey Olde Towne Village is home to a permanent exhibition about the Raritan Landing.

In its heyday, the Landing was the center for local trade and, along with New Brunswick, served as a hub for imports and exports to and from the Raritan Valley.

Agricultural goods and lumber brought to Raritan Landing from throughout central New Jersey were stored in warehouses here, awaiting shipment to either New York or sometimes the Caribbean.

The bluffs provided safe haven for the troops, and an unobstructed lookout toward New Brunswick, enabling clear views of approaching Patriot forces.

Map of New Jersey highlighting Middlesex County