Hamilton Township in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gaskill Park

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

1. Gaskill Park Marker

Inscription. Gaskill Park was named for Burton Gaskill, a prominent Atlantic County leader, born in Mays Landing in 1889. It was built on land reclaimed by a W.P.A. project in 1937. Historically, it was the site of George Wheaton's shipyard. The West Jersey and Seashore Railroad passed through it on the way to Atlantic City.

Erected by Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 39° 26.979′ N, 74° 43.496′ W. Marker is near Hamilton, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It is in Hamilton Township. It is on River Road (County Road 617) 0.1 miles east of Farragut Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 River Rd, Mays Landing NJ 08330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River (within shouting distance of this marker); POW★MIA (within shouting distance of this marker); American Hotel

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Wheaton's Shipyard (about 600 feet away); Atlantic County Court House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fallen Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9-11-2001 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 22, 2022

2. Gaskill Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.