Easton holds the record for the most recorded lehigh valley conference. Map of easton and phillipsburg, circa 1900 easton is home to a rich and wonderful history, dating back to its founding in 1752. Since then, every thanksgiving the teams reunite for the rights to the fork of the delaware trophy. A look over the years at the rivalry between easton and phillipsburg in high school football. Easton genealogy in talbot county, md usa 1,060,369 maryland 14,712 talbot county 408 easton 109.
But what has happened to the right of horses to cross from one state to another. View of phillipsburg, new jersey and free bridge taken from a park across the delaware river on route 611 in easton, pa. List of high school football rivalries more than 100 years. Walsh, shown making the tackle in this vintage photo of a 1944 game against easton, earned a rare phillipsburg distinction by becoming the first athlete in. Easton jumped out to a big lead early and racked up 21 points in the first quarter alone, and didnt slow down going into the halftime 350. Plenty of firepower on display at annual eastonphillipsburg. Pburg 2017 game of games phillipsburg vs easton 2003 the epic, centuryold thanksgiving day football rivalry between phillipsburg nj and easton pa. Vintage easton, pa, and phillipsburg, nj pennsylvania and new jersey 1900. Nov 26, 20 the annual easton phillipsburg thanksgiving day game is popular, but some fans prefer to watch at home. Closing fracas ends 1th easton phillipsburg football game on ugly note.
However, this is a throw the records out the window event. Phillipsburg area historical society, phillipsburg, new jersey. Phillipsburg, new jersey, diamond jubilee family history library resources and industries of easton, pa. Location of warren county highlighted in new jersey. Easton, pa the easton rovers will host their rivals, the phillipsburg stateliners, on thanksgiving at 10. How to watch the eastonphillipsburg game online easton. Mar 17, 2020 warren county is a county located in the u. Posted nov 24, 2014 phillipsburg will face easton for the 108th time on thanksgiving. Easton area high school hosts rival phillipsburg on thanksgiving. History of easton when easton celebrated its 250th anniversary in 1975, the commemoration of the past was for one of the most historic towns on the south shore. Over 46% of easton students qualify for free or reduced lunch, qualifying it for title.
Easton high school is also known for their often nationallyranked wrestling team. Easton franklin books specializes in selling books from the easton press and franklin library collections. Book printed material the history of easton, also available in digital form. This year, nimeh has the opportunity to etch his name in the history books. Easton area high school phillipsburg high school phillipsburg, nj 63425 1906 the schools are separated by a bridge that crosses the delaware river.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Foot of north third street in 1830, where it joins chestnut street. Sep 24, 2019 walsh, shown making the tackle in this vintage photo of a 1944 game against easton, earned a rare phillipsburg distinction by becoming the first athlete in school history to earn allstate honors. Coach thad turners key lineup moves from 145180 helped key the pburg win photo courtesy of phillipsburg h. Easton is located at the confluence of the delaware river and the lehigh river, roughly 55 miles 89 km north of philadelphia and 70 miles 110 km west of new york city. The annual eastonphillipsburg thanksgiving day game is popular, but some fans prefer to watch at home. The easton red rovers from the pennsylvania side of the pa.
The town is located along the delaware river in western new jersey, on the border with pennsylvania, and is considered part of the delaware valley region and the eastern border of the lehigh valley region. Separated by the delaware river, easton, pennsylvania and phillipsburg, new jersey have had a deep rooted history in football rivalry since 1906. Many thanks to dave leone for allowing us to reprint the article from his fine book, welcome to the pit. Free bridge over the delaware river connecting easton, pa with phillipsburg. Phillipsburg, just across the delaware river in western new jersey, is the garden states winningest team. Phillipsburg reveals 11 that will open athletic hall of fame. Well, we normally would be keeping you updated on the game. Phillipsburg or, as the locals refer to it, pburg had just vanquished the. Nov 03, 2006 every year, easton high plays phillipsburg high on thanksgiving.
It surveyed 143,000 students across the country to. Easton area high school hosts rival phillipsburg on. Nov 27, 2008 easton jumped out to a big lead early and racked up 21 points in the first quarter alone, and didnt slow down going into the halftime 350. One way to honor the meaning of the month with your family is to v. Aacr2 the maps in the map collections materials were either published. Phillipsburg, new jersey wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Easton is a city in and the county seat of northampton county, pennsylvania, united states. The four men in the automobile were ira snyder, alfred bates, lewis silverthorn and charles shappel, jr.
Phillipsburg new jersey and easton pennsylvania are separated by the delaware river. First nationally televised high school football game1988. Phillipsburg high school nj this annual game that began in 1905 features two of the best and most successful teams in their respective states. The citys population was 26,800 as of the 2010 census. Phillipsburg, the defending group 4 state duals champion, is currently ranked 6th in new jersey, while easton is ranked 3rd in pennsylvania.
Yearbook in a battle for east penn league title, phillipsburg edged easton before 2,300 fans in the rovers home gym on january 17, 1968. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. A 1969 graduate of easton area high school, he was student football manager for three years. As of the 2018 census estimate, the countys population was 105,779, making it the 19thmost populous of the states 21 counties, representing a decrease of 1. Phillipsburg s list of alltimegreat athletes could go on and on forever. Book printed material local historical and biographical notes. Closing fracas ends 1th eastonphillipsburg football game on ugly note. Phillipsburg finished the year 140, and the rovers lost to no one else during that season. Easton pennsylvania and phillipsburg new jersey 1900 year.
The old country house that stood in the southeast corner centre square. Watch more videos, read a blog and countdown the days to the game at. The easton red rovers went on to clinch the victory 3514, claiming the forks of delaware and rivalry series championship trophies. The 10 greatest tie games in high school football history. Every year, easton high plays phillipsburg high on thanksgiving. The lineup featured eleven 1969 district champions six for phillipsburg and five for easton and no fewer than five wrestlers who won state titles during their careers and two runnerups. Phillipsburg article about phillipsburg by the free. Easton area high school is a fouryear public high school located in palmer township. Easton takes on phillipsburg thanksgiving morning in the 112th meeting between the interstate. Thats just life in pburg, a place that boasts as many passionate fans as sports stars. The easton and phillipsburg teams from 1993 were brought back to play a. Purchased and named by thomas penn the son of pennsylvanias namesake, the city was an important military center during the revolutionary war. Shop for on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling of handmade and vintage goods.
Easton, located in eastern pennsylvania, is the second winningest team in the state. Phillipsburg bob stem remembers gathering with the other youths on the. Home to one of the oldest rivalries in american high school football history, the border warthe easton vs. Easton is home to a rich and wonderful history, dating back to its founding in 1752. Phillipsburg area historical society home facebook. They captured the division crown over the favored washington nationals, returned to the postseason for the first time since 2006, and. And these days, watching home might not always mean using cable. Jack logic plans to attend his 52nd consecutive game in the easton phillipsburg series this thanksgiving. The 10 best indoor things to do in phillipsburg on a rainy. The norfolk southern railways lehigh line formerly the main line of the lehigh valley railroad with a mix of main line trackage combined long leased to the central railroad of new jersey. It is a railroad and industrial center in a farm area.
Usgs 01446995 delaware river at us route 22 at phillipsburg nj. Highly rated activities for a rainy day in phillipsburg. The january 30, 1969 match between pburg and easton was one of the most. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Easton made bows and arrows on a parttime basis for the next ten years, supporting himself primarily by driving a delivery truck. Phillipsburg high school football gameis held each thanksgiving day and routinely draws in excess of 15,000 spectators. House across the street after a difficult day with sightseers. See more ideas about old photos, easton pennsylvania and lehigh valley. Easton is located at the confluence of the delaware river and the lehigh river, roughly 55 miles 89 km north of philadelphia and 70. Lehigh valley news, easton news, bethlehem news, allentown. Easton credited his work to a book written by saxton pope, only to learn moments later, when the man extended his hand, that he had been conversing with his mentor. Unfortunately, most of eastons history was little known outside the town and only recently is getting the national recognition it deserves. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Yearbyyear results for the storied thanksgiving rivalry game updated aug 24, 2019. Phillipsburgs list of alltimegreat athletes could go on and on forever. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Offseason outlook for the new york mets the new york mets had a storybook 2015 season. Easton is located at the confluence of the delaware river and the lehigh river, roughly 55 miles 89 km north of philadelphia and 70 miles 110 km west of new york city easton is the easternmost city in the lehigh valley, a region of 731 square. Oldest interstate thanksgiving day game, played at lafayette college campus. Turkey day rivals easton and phillipsburg meet to shake hands one. Phillipsburg won the rematch 2712 in a game featuring many of the players from the 1993 contest.
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