Haddon Heights in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory Of Norman F. Hoff
Scholar, All State Athlete, Veteran, Husband, Father, HHHS Teacher, Coach and Athletic Director
From 1957 to 1979 Norm Hoff created a youth activity program in this park. Known as Hoff's Park, many "Heights" youths would come during the summer months to take part in athletic activities, games and crafts. Starting in 1978 many of the same youths began to assemble here on Thanksgiving morning to celebrate Mr. Hoff and the traditional cross town rivalry football game against Haddonfield. Known as the Hoff's Park Tailgaters we will continue to gather here to remember Mr. Hoff with many rousing chants of
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 39° 52.652′ N, 75° 3.412′ W. Marker is in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is at the intersection of West High Street and 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on West High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 8th Ave, Haddon Heights NJ 08035, 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: Garnets Armed Forces Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Haddon Heights "Log Cabin" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Letter" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Haddon Heights
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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 477 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
