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

West Jersey & Seashore Railroad

Borough Angelsea 1885 - 1906

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2022

1. West Jersey & Seashore Railroad Marker

Inscription. The West Jersey Railroad's Angelsea Station was built here in 1889 as part of the West Jersey's new right-of-way. The West Jersey merged with numerous other Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiaries in 1896 to form the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad. This Station was later expanded and renovated, with a grand opening occurring on Christmas Day, 1905. Passenger service was maintained through the Angelsea Station until November 4, 1933.

Erected by City of North Wildwood, New Jersey. (Marker Number N11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1905.

Location. 39° 0.471′ N, 74° 47.64′ W. Marker is in North Wildwood, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is at the intersection of West 1st Avenue and Olde New Jersey Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 W 1st Ave, Wildwood NJ 08260, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Never Forget" (within shouting distance of this marker); 1981 Hunger Strike Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Marine Lance Corporal George Dramis (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coast Guard Station Hereford

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(about 700 feet away); Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (about 800 feet away); Herefort Inlet Lighthouse (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Hereford Inlet Lighthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North Wildwood.

Another marker is no longer nearby. All Shapes, Sizes and Materials (was about 800 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 30, 2022

2. West Jersey & Seashore Railroad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 474 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.