Cooper Grant in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

1. Benjamin Franklin Bridge Marker

Inscription. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge, opened on Jul 1, 1926, after four years of construction. Commuter rail service was added in 1936. At the time of completion, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was the world's longest suspension bridge. Today, more than 100,000 vehicles and 40,000 commuter rail passengers travel its expanse each day.

Erected by Camden County; Camden Waterfront; City of Camden, New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1926.

Location. 39° 57.06′ N, 75° 7.862′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Cooper Grant. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 276 Pearl Street, Camden NJ 08102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Campbell Soup Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camden Rising (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Campbell Kids (approx. 0.2 miles away); Enslaved Africans Once Sold Here (approx. ¼ mile away); Engine Company No. 6 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Daniel Cooper Ferry Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camden's Ferry System (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Enslaved Africans Once Sold Here (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 7, 2020

2. Benjamin Franklin Bridge Marker

Additional signage about the history of the bridge inside of the City Hall (Camden) PATCO station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 15, 2023

3. Additional signage about the history of the bridge inside of the City Hall (Camden) PATCO station

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on April 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.