Townsends Inlet in Sea Isle City in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Station 4
On JFK Blvd, South Side Across from Bank/Post Office Area
Photographed By Pete Skillman, May 25, 2024
1. Station 4 Marker
Caption: In 1882, train service began. The train station was located at middle island near present post office. Trains entered town same location as today's bridge. Several railroad lines including West Jersey Railroad provided service. Trains continued onto Ocean City (north) and Stone Harbor (south)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 39° 9.379′ N, 74° 41.589′ 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: 42 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. Station 3 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial Park (about 500 feet away); POW / MIA Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Station 5 (about 600 feet away); Fish Alley Circa: 1890 (about 600 feet away); VFW Post 1963 Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Station 6 (approx. 0.2 miles 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 4 Marker wide view
Post Office is in the background
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 121 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
