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

Business District

Cape May's African American Heritage

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

1. Business District Marker

Inscription. This area once contained the greatest number of African American owned businesses. In the 1920s, African Americans were 30% of Cape May's total population. Call to hear more about the business district.

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. Marker 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.

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); Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH (about 400 feet

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away); Our Lady Star of the Sea Church (about 500 feet away); Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Swain (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape May.

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

2. Business District 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 78 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.