Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clara Barton
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past."
- Clara Barton
Born: December 25, 1821
Died: April 12, 1912
Hometown: Bordentown, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2008
In 1852, Clara Barton created New Jersey's first free public school, founded on her belief that education should be available to everyone. Within a year, she grew the school from six to 600 students before taking a U.S. Patent Office position in Washington, D.C. When the Civil War erupted, Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers on the field, which earned her the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield." At the age of 59, Barton founded the American Red Cross, contributing to her legacy of service to humanity as one of the most honored women in American history.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1912.
Location.
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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: Mark & Scott Kelly (here, next to this marker); Kool & the Gang (here, next to this marker); Wyclef Jean (a few steps from this marker); Albert Einstein (a few steps from this marker); Walt Whitman (a few steps from this marker); Seward Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Laurie Hernandez (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Robeson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
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