Riverton in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Lives lost by Riverton Gold Star Servicemen in World War 1
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023
1. In Memory of Lives lost by Riverton Gold Star Servicemen in World War 1 Marker
Riverton School Children planted six trees as a living memorial, celebrating Arbor Day, April 18, 1919
James Bradley Charles Kelly Walter Kennedy Raymond McGivney Raymond Pratt Thomas R. Reath
Erected 2019 by Historical Society of Riverton.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 18, 1919.
Location. 40° 0.676′ N, 75° 0.77′ W. Memorial is in Riverton, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on 5th Street just east of Howard Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 120 5th St, Riverton NJ 08077, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Riverton Public School (here, next to this marker); Patrolman Thomas C. Whitelock (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Riverton (about 600 feet away); Christ Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Christ Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); Joseph Campbell House (about 700 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Riverton Free Library (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Riverton.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023
2. In Memory of Lives lost by Riverton Gold Star Servicemen in World War 1 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
