Asbury Park in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
President Wilson’s Asbury Park Executive Offices
Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, used the entire fifth floor of this building for his executive offices during the late summer and early fall of 1916 while he vacationed at Shadow Lawn, the Summer White House at West Long Branch. It was in the offices here that many of president Wilson’s plans for re-election were formulated and it was here that his staff counted the returns which were to show that President Wilson had defeated his Republican opponent, Charles Evans Hughes, on November 7, 1916.
Erected 1967 by First Merchants National Bank.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1782.
Location. 40° 12.973′ N, 74° 0.618′ W. Marker is in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Mattison Avenue and Emory Street, on the left when traveling north on Mattison Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park NJ 07712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Soldiers’ Monument (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honey Suckle Rose (approx. 0.6 miles away); S.S. Morro Castle Disaster (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bradley Beach World War I Monument (approx. one mile away); Jersey Central Power & Light Employees (approx. 1.3 miles away); New Era Anchor (approx. 1.3 miles away); Shark River Salt Works (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Spirit of the American Doughboy (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Asbury Park.
Also see . . . Wilson's Office Staff Going to Asbury Park. The New York Times; September 8, 1916 (Submitted on February 10, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,205 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4. submitted on February 8, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 5. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.