Wildwood in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
This Maypole
erected here in 1886
to serve the children of
Holly Beach School
is dedicated to the memory of
a loyal citizen and educator
Lanning Myers
1882 - 1945
First High School Principal
1906 - 1924
Superintendent of Schools
1938 - 1945
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 38° 59.084′ N, 74° 49.316′ W. Marker is in Wildwood, New Jersey, in Cape May County. Marker is on East Burk Avenue west of Pacific Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 138 E Burk Ave, Wildwood NJ 08260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Holly Beach Park (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Korean War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); West Jersey and Seashore Railroad (approx. 1.4 miles away); Boardwalk (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Boardwalk (approx. 1½ miles away); The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet (approx. 1.6 miles away); 1981 Hunger Strike Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wildwood.
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