last full month of the Winter season!
Check out this countdown to Spring!!!
Let's hope that Punxsutawney Phil, who did not see his shadow and is thus "predicting" an early spring for us all, is right this time!
Did You Know?
On February 4 1789, the Electoral College unanimously elected George Washington as the first U.S. president.
Montague's historic Foster-Armstrong House is dated as being built circa 1790. It's witnessed a lot of history & the evolution of the township!
"The Old Farmer's Almanac" was started in 1792.
Click on this link to find out more about February,some fun facts and info.
Since 1976, as designated by President Gerald Ford, the United States has celebrated the achievements of African-Americans during February as Black History Month.
Little is known of our state's earlier black residents or of their Black history overall.
10 LITTLE KNOWN BLACK HISTORY FACTS
Often such info is stumbled upon while researching.
One man, Jacob Scott, is noted as having been born here. He served as a Private in the 8th Regiment Colored Infantry during the Civil War.
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- as compiled by JC Rights for the Sons of Sussex.
