Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Business District
Cape May's African American Heritage
Erected by New Jersey Historical Commission; Center for Community Arts; New Jersey Council for the Humanities. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 56.008′ N, 74° 55.412′ W. Marker is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is on Lafayette Street (County Road 633) south of Bank Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Lafayette St, Cape May NJ 08204, 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: "The Visitor's Church" (here, next to this marker); Opera House & The Jackson St. USO Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Richard Wickes (within shouting distance of this marker); New Cape May Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Roland E. White (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cape May Historic District
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