Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peacock Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. Peacock Cemetery Marker
the gunpowder explosion of 1777
lies here among several
generations of his family
descendants.
1847-1997
Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 39° 53.951′ N, 74° 47.339′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of Chairville Road and Marlton Pike (Route 70), on the right when traveling north on Chairville Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Village of Chairville (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandtown (approx. 1.1 miles away); The John Peacock House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Powder Explosion (approx. 1˝ miles away); Two One-Room Schools (approx. 1˝ miles away); Kirby’s Mill (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Nehemiah Haines House (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Sawyer’s House (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.
Also see . . . Historic Sites in Medford, NJ.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
2. Peacock Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker in Medford
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
4. Peacock Family Graves
The grave of Adonijah Peacock and his descendants are seen here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
5. Grave of Adonijah Peacock
Born Aug. 5, 1724
Killed 1777 by explosion
while making powder
for Gen. Washington
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on March 31, 2017, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
