Port Johnston Coal Docks, Bayonne
Facts and practical information
The Port Johnston Coal Docks were built on the Kill van Kull at Constable Hook in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1864 by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The 2,750-foot coal dock was named after the company's president John Taylor Johnston. At the time of its completion in 1866, it was the largest coal dock in the world and employed 200 men, mostly Irish immigrants. Their job was to empty coal from railroad cars onto barges for shipment across Upper New York Bay to New York. ()
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Port Johnston Coal Docks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Hackensack RiverWalk, Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art, Christ Church New Brighton, Reformed Church on Staten Island.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Port Johnston Coal Docks?
How to get to Port Johnston Coal Docks by public transport?
Bus
- Richmond Terrace & Bement Avenue • Lines: S40 (15 min walk)
- Richmond Terrace & Broadway • Lines: S54 (19 min walk)
Light rail
- 22nd Street • Lines: Hblr (19 min walk)
- 8th Street • Lines: Hblr (20 min walk)