Townsends Inlet in Sea Isle City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Station 3
JFK Blvd, South Side Near Methodist Church
Photographed By Pete Skillman, May 25, 2024
1. Station 3 Marker
Caption: During 1962 storm, intersection of JFK Blvd/Park Rd was used as launching pad for Coast Guard/Navy rescue helicopters. Hundreds were flown to Ocean View. Such rescues were conducted at several locations on the island.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Disasters. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.
Location. 39° 9.421′ N, 74° 41.673′ W. Marker is in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Townsends Inlet. Marker is on Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1102 Central Ave, Sea Isle City NJ 08243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fish Alley Circa: 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station 4 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); POW / MIA Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Station 5 (approx. 0.2 miles away); VFW Post 1963 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Station 6 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sea Isle City.
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Photographed By Pete Skillman, May 25, 2024
2. Station 3 Marker wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 99 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
