Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Laurie Hernandez
New Jersey Hall of Fame
April 21, 2023
1. Laurie Hernandez Marker
"I want to make sure I always show off my smile and have a positive attitude the whole time, whether it's during a performance, practice, or doing an interview."
- Laurie Hernandez
Born: June 9, 2000
Birthplace: Old Bridge Township, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2018
Known for her beaming smile and skills on the balance beam, Laurie Hernandez competed as a member of the U.S. women's gymnastics team dubbed the "Final Five" at the 2016 Summer Olympics Games in Rio. She was the only first-year, senior-level gymnast to be selected for the team, ultimately earning a gold medal in the team event and a silver medal on the balance beam individually. At just 16 years old, she became the youngest celebrity to win Dancing with the Stars. Hernandez is the author of two books and has appeared on television as a show host and voice actor.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Hispanic Americans • Sports • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 2000.
Location. 39° 56.462′ N, 75° 7.933′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It
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Regionally, this marker 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 Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Walt Whitman (here, next to this marker); Buzz Aldrin (here, next to this marker); Wyclef Jean (a few steps from this marker); General Martin E. Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (a few steps from this marker); Jersey Joe Walcott (a few steps from this marker); Mark & Scott Kelly (a few steps from this marker); Clara Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Kool & the Gang (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Additional keywords. LGB, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+,
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 384 times since then and 37 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week October 12, 2025. Photos: 1. submitted on October 3, 2025. 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
