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PostPosted: Fri, Sep 29 2006, 8:20 pm EDT    Post subject: Walking through township history Reply with quote
Historical and Preservation Society offers history tour of Cranbury

The fountain on South Main Street, in front of Brainerd Lake, was built in 1907 by the Women's Christian Temperance Union to encourage wagon drivers to drink water rather than liquor.

The Brainerd Cemetery has 40, 18th century graves and is the burial ground to 80 Revolutionary War veterans.

Everyone always hears interesting facts about Cranbury's rich history, but the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society is reaching out to lead residents on an actual stroll through the township's past.

On Oct. 7, community members will have the opportunity to tour the historic district and view the same old buildings and sites they see day after day, in a brand new light.

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