Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jersey Joe Walcott

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023

1. Jersey Joe Walcott Marker

Inscription. World Heavyweight Champion
Jersey Joe Walcott
1951

"Listen my friend, let me tell you one thing… one day my son will be a champion of the world"
Joseph Alexander Cream
Father of Jersey Joe

First African American
Elected Sheriff of Camden County
1971
Camden County Historical Society - Legacy Sponsors Jersey Joe Walcott was a symbol of perseverance and grit who overcame all the odds to become the heavyweight champion of the world. He was a testament to the strength of Camden City and its residents. This iconic statue would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.

Erected 2019 by Camden County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 39° 56.598′ N, 75° 7.853′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker is at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, on the right when

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traveling south on Riverside Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Riverside Dr, Camden NJ 08103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ulysses S. Wiggins Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt Whitman (within shouting distance of this marker); USS New Jersey Propeller (within shouting distance of this marker); The World's Greatest Battleship! (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Merchant Marine and U.S. Navy Armed Guard (about 500 feet away); American Merchant Marine Memorial (about 500 feet away); The Merchant Marine, Liberty Ships and Tankers in World War II (about 500 feet away); Enslaved Africans Once Sold Here (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023

2. Jersey Joe Walcott Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023

3. Jersey Joe Walcott Marker

Jersey Joe Walcott plaque on the ground in front of the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023

4. Jersey Joe Walcott plaque on the ground in front of the marker

Dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023

5. Dedication plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.