Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Stephen Smith House

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 17, 2022

1. The Stephen Smith House Marker

Inscription. Built as a summer home in 1846 by Stephen Smith (1797?-1873) of Philadelphia. Afro-American businessman, philanthopist, clergyman, and abolitionist, Smith founded Cape May's A.M.E. Church.

Erected by Historic Cold Spring Village.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 38° 56.155′ N, 74° 55.267′ W. Marker is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is on Lafayette Street just north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 645 Lafayette St, Cape May NJ 08204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stephen Smith's Summer House, 1846 (here, next to this marker); The Franklin Street School (within shouting distance of this marker); Civic & Education Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Opra Huff's Bakery, 1950s (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Space Shuttle Tree

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(about 500 feet away); Original Fire Hydrant (about 500 feet away); Notable African Americans (about 500 feet away); The Cape May Meeting of the Joint Commission on Unity Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape May.

The Stephen Smith Summer House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 17, 2022

2. The Stephen Smith Summer House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.