Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Cape May Hotel
Cape May's African American Heritage
Erected by New Jersey Historical Commission; Center for Community Arts; New Jersey Council for the Humanities. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 56.028′ N, 74° 55.457′ W. Marker is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Jackson Street, on the right on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 Jackson 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: Opera House & The Jackson St. USO Club (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Visitor's Church" (within shouting distance of this marker); Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Swain (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Richard Wickes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roland E. White
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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 478 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
