Sandy Hook in Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Discover Sandy Hook
Go Beyond The Beach
— Gateway National Recreation Area —
Find a prickly pear cactus. 🌵 Bike or walk a park trail. Search for an egret as you explore the salt marsh. Count the butterflies. 🦋 Go birdwatching. 🐦 Look for holly in our coastal forests.
See how America's oldest lighthouse helped ships navigate the New York Harbor. Meet the people who defended our nation and its coastline. Learn about innovation at the U.S. Army's first weapons proving ground.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications • Forts and Castles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1764.
Location. 40° 27.387′ N, 74° 0.234′ W. Marker is in Middletown Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is in Sandy Hook. Marker is on Hartshorne Drive north of Magruder Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Hartshorne Dr, Highlands NJ 07732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sandy Hook (here, next to this marker); The Guns of Sandy Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Guardian Park Picnic Area
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 18, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
