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

Stephen Smith's Summer House, 1846

Cape May's African American Heritage

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

1. Stephen Smith's Summer House, 1846 Marker

Inscription. Stephen Smith (1795-1873), a freed slave, was an abolitionist, industrialist, and philanthropist who played a key role in the Underground Railroad. Call to hear more about Rev. Smith and how his home was saved.

Erected by The Center for Community Arts. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 38° 56.154′ N, 74° 55.267′ W. Marker is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is on Lafayette Street (County Road 633) 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. The Stephen Smith House (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 (about 500 feet away); Original Fire Hydrant (about

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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 117 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.