Manahawkin in Stafford Township in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Manahawkin Methodist Episcopal Church

Stafford Township Historic Site

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

1. Manahawkin Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. The Methodist congregation originally worshiped at the Manahawkin Free Church (Old Baptist Church) until a separate chapel was constructed on Beach Avenue in 1803 on land purchased for $10 from Reuben F. Randolph. A new church was constructed and dedicated in 1874 at the current site on Stafford Avenue on land donated in 1872 by General William Grier and the Stafford Land Company. This current structure is a renovation of that 1874 Church and was dedicated on January 24, 1884. Tradition holds that lumber from shipwrecks was used in the construction. The current steeple replaces the original taller steeple destroyed by lightning around 1900. The 1848 bell was installed in 1902. The congregation of Cedar Run and Manahawkin merged in 1959. "Fellowship Hall" addition was constructed in 1962.

Erected 2005 by Stafford Township Historic Preservation commission, Mayor Carl W. Block and the Stafford Township Council; installed as part of the Troop 26 Eagle Scout Project by Lance Beuckman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1884.

Location. 39° 41.723′ N, 74° 15.239′ W. Marker is in Stafford Township, New Jersey, in Ocean County. It is in Manahawkin. Marker is on Stafford Avenue

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close to North Union Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Stafford Ave, Manahawkin NJ 08050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Map of Manahawkin (1878) (a few steps from this marker); Cavalry Cottage (C. 1740) (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Manahawkin Railroad Station (1872) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lane Drug Store (1890) (about 600 feet away); World Trade Center Artifact (about 600 feet away); C.H. Cranmer / Hazelton House C. 1898 (about 700 feet away); Reuben Randolph Manahawkin Tavern, C 1750-1905 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stafford Township.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

2. Manahawkin Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.