Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Freedom Summer Memorial
This memorial grove grows in memory of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner who were murdered in the fight for civil rights in "Freedom Summer," Mississippi, 1964.
May their selfless example inspire us today in our continued struggle to obtain Human Rights and Justice for all.
Erected 1989.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 39° 55.62′ N, 75° 3.525′ W. Marker is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in Camden County. Marker is at the intersection of North Park Drive and Donahue Avenue, on the right when traveling east on North Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 N Park Dr, Cherry Hill NJ 08002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bataan Death March Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jose P. Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronald M. Mayercik Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); POW ★ MIA (within shouting distance of this marker); Raoul Wallenberg (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Polish American Congress
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
