Middletown Township near Highlands in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ferry Landing and Chapel

Explore Gateway National Recreation Area

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 29, 2020

1. Ferry Landing and Chapel Marker

Inscription.
Sandy Hook Ferry Landing
Many park visitors enjoy the scenic ride on the ferry from New York City to Sandy Hook each summer. Visitors coming from the city enjoy using the ocean side beaches, campground and multi-use path.

Sandy Hook Chapel
Built in 1941, this historic Post Chapel was originally used by the U.S. Army. As a non-denominational venue, services for all religions practices on the base were held here. Just like today the chapel was used for weddings, funerals and other ceremonies.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 40° 27.871′ N, 74° 0.349′ W. Marker is near Highlands, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in Middletown Township. Marker is on Hartshorne Drive south of Bragg Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the former Fort Hancock grounds in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highlands NJ 07732, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Officers Row (here, next to this marker); Post Chapel (a few steps from this

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marker); Post Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire House Number 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mule Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Rodman Gun (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baked Fresh Daily! (about 300 feet away); Protecting American Coasts (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highlands.

Also see . . . Fort Hancock Historic Post: A Small Town. (Submitted on June 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 29, 2020

2. Ferry Landing and Chapel Marker

Chapel in distance

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.