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

New Cape May Hotel

Cape May's African American Heritage

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

1. New Cape May Hotel Marker

Inscription. This building is the last of five hotels that were owned by African Americans. Due to the practice of segregation, hotels operated specifically for African Americans. Call to hear more about this hotel and segregation.

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. Marker 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.

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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(about 500 feet away); Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH (about 600 feet away); Henry Washington Sawyer (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cape May.

New Cape May Hotel Building image. Click for full size.

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

2. New Cape May Hotel Building

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 104 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.