Mays Landing in Estell Manor in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ginkgo

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

1. Ginkgo Marker

Inscription. The ginkgo was brought to North America in 1784 as an exotic ornamental, or so the people thought. Recent studies of the fossil record indicate the ginkgo was once abundant on the North American continent but has disappeared everywhere except for China and Japan.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Paleontology. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.

Location. 39° 23.91′ N, 74° 44.547′ W. Marker is in Estell Manor, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It is in Mays Landing. It is on Atlantic County Park 0.2 miles east of New Jersey Route 50, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 NJ-50, 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: Welcome to Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor! (a few steps from this marker); Introduction (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belcoville 1917 (about 800 feet away); The Estellville Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); 8-inch Finishing Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Daniel Estell House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 8-Inch Pouring Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); 8-Inch Plant Receiving Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Estell Manor.

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marker is no longer nearby. The John Estell House (circa 1750) (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Ginkgo tree and marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Ginkgo tree and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.