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Perth Amboy is a historic waterfront city of about 55,000 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey, where the Raritan River meets Raritan Bay and the Arthur Kill, across the water from Staten Island. Founded in the 1680s and named partly for the Earl of Perth, it served as the capital of the colony of East Jersey and later shared the role of New Jersey's capital with Burlington.
That colonial past is still visible. The Proprietary House, completed in the 1760s, is the only surviving royal governor's mansion of the original 13 colonies and was home to William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's loyalist son. Perth Amboy City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in continuous use in the country, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church has one of the oldest Episcopal congregations in New Jersey. In 1870 resident Thomas Mundy Peterson became the first African American to vote under the 15th Amendment.
Today the city has a large Puerto Rican and Dominican community and a revitalized waterfront, with a long bayfront promenade, a marina and sunset views toward the Outerbridge Crossing and Staten Island.
The only surviving royal governor's mansion of the original 13 colonies, built in the 1760s and home to William Franklin, New Jersey's last royal governor and Benjamin Franklin's son. A preservation group offers tours of restored rooms and hosts events. Check the limited tour days before visiting.
Home to one of the oldest Episcopal congregations in New Jersey, organized in 1685, with a 19th-century church and a historic churchyard holding graves of colonial officials and early settlers overlooking the water. Walk the churchyard to read the old stones. Respect services and private events.
One of the oldest city halls in continuous use in the United States, on Market Square, where New Jersey became the first state to ratify the Bill of Rights in 1789 and where Thomas Mundy Peterson cast his historic vote in 1870. A replica Liberty Bell stands outside. Read the markers in the square.
The 18th-century birthplace home of Commodore Lawrence Kearny, a U.S. Navy officer who fought pirates and opened trade with China, moved to a park setting and run as a small house museum by a local historical association. Open days are limited, so check ahead. It sits near the bay.
A long promenade along Raritan Bay and the Arthur Kill with benches, a gazebo, fishing spots and wide views of the Outerbridge Crossing, Staten Island and the open bay. It is the best place in town for sunset. Start near the marina and walk south toward the beach area.
A public marina on Raritan Bay with boat slips, a fishing pier and waterfront paths connecting to the promenade, plus nearby restaurants. Locals fish here for striped bass and bluefish in season. It is a relaxing place to watch boats and the sunset over the water.
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