Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Raoul Wallenberg

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020

1. Raoul Wallenberg Marker

Inscription. In 1944 a Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg was given a daring assignment by the United States and Swedish governments: Save the Jews of Hungary from the Nazi Holocaust. This brave hero ultimately saved 100,000 Jewish lives. As the war drew to a close, Mr. Wallenberg was captured and imprisoned in the Soviet Union. Though declared dead in July 1947, he has been reported to have been in prison as late as 1980. Acclaimed one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century and an inspiration to all nations and all people, Raoul Wallenberg was made an honorary U.S. citizen on October 5, 1981.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1947.

Location. 39° 55.62′ N, 75° 3.582′ W. Marker is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Donahue Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Park Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill NJ 08002,

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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.

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: Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose P. Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Bataan Death March Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Summer Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ronald M. Mayercik Memorial (about 400 feet away); POW ★ MIA (about 400 feet away); Polish American Congress (about 500 feet away); Veteran's Island (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherry Hill.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020

2. Raoul Wallenberg Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.