Palmyra in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Chief Payton I. Flournoy, Sr. Memorial Park

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2022

1. Chief Payton I. Flournoy, Sr. Memorial Park Marker

Inscription.
Chief Flournoy served the Borough of Palmyra Police Department from 1950-1975 and was the Chief of Police from 1959-1975, the first African-American Chief of Police in the Nation. He was the President of the Burlington County Chiefs association in 1969, the first African-American President of that organization. Chief Flournoy continues to be an example to us all and a reminder to follow your dreams & treat everyone with respect. He was proud of his home town and Palmyra is proud to honor him.

"I've had some backing from some beautiful people I'll always remember."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 40° 0.219′ N, 75° 1.305′ W. Marker is in Palmyra, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of West Broad Street and Cinnaminson Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra NJ 08065, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Spring Garden Street School (about 600 feet away); Look Listen and Live

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Ann Carhart (approx. 0.6 miles away); Riverton's Bicycle Track (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph Campbell House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Riverton's First Drugstore (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmyra.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 2, 2022

2. Chief Payton I. Flournoy, Sr. Memorial Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.