Townsends Inlet in Sea Isle City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. Irene Jameson

(1924-2015)

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 25, 2024

1. Dr. Irene Jameson Marker

Inscription. Irene was a beloved member of this community, who served as Sea Isle City's Director of Public Relations for nearly two decades. A founding member of the Beachcomber Tour Guides, she was also involved with AARP, the Beautification Committee, the Environmental Commission, the North End Committee, the South Shore Regional Tourism Council, the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. While volunteering with the local tourism commission in 1995, Irene founded Sea Isle's Polar Bear Plunge and was the event's "Polar Bear Queen" for the next thirteen years. She also helped create Sea Isle City's Sara the Turtle Festival, family dance parties, historical trolley tours and concerts under the stars. Always happy to interact with others, Irene was a volunteer emcee during summer events, and was well-known for her sense of humor.

"Irene Jameson...a Sea Isle treasure"
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 39° 9.306′ N, 74° 41.391′ W. Marker is in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, in Cape May County.

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It is in Townsends Inlet. It is on 41st Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 41st St, Sea Isle City NJ 08243, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Station 7 (a few steps from this marker); Station 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station 5 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); VFW Post 1963 Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away); POW / MIA Memorial (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial Park (about 500 feet away); Station 4 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sea Isle City.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 25, 2024

2. Dr. Irene Jameson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.