Manahawkin in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Patriot Burials
Manahawkin Baptist Cemetery
Photographed by Mary Ellen Coghlan
1. Patriot Burials Marker
Revolutionary War veteran Pvt. Silas Crane buried here. Said to be the site of ca. 1781 Manahawkin Skirmish.
Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Patriot Burials (WGPF), the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location. 39° 41.913′ N, 74° 15.45′ W. Marker is in Manahawkin, New Jersey, in Ocean County. It is on US Route 9 (North Main Street) (U.S. 9) 0.3 miles north of Route 72 (New Jersey Route 72), on the left when traveling north. Marker is to the front of the Old Manahawkin Baptist Church and just south of the front entrance gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 US 9 Manahawkin NJ, Manahawkin NJ 08050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Jersey Shore and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Old Manahawkin Baptist Church (C. 1758) (a few steps from this marker); Henry Remsen Hankeinson (a few steps from this marker); Manahawkin Skirmish (a few steps
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More about this marker. There are two other markers near the same location. On the church itself and at the southeast corner of the site.
Regarding Patriot Burials. The cemetery has patriot burials as well as a monument for the unknown who perished in the sea along the New Jersey coastline off of Barnegate erected by the State of New Jersey.
Also see . . . Silas Crane 6 3 23 (YouTube, 18:23). Grave marking service of Pvt. Silas Crane and unveiling of Patriot Burials plaque. Old Baptist Graveyard, Stafford Township, NJ. (Submitted on April 24, 2025.)
Photographed by Mary Ellen Coghlan, April 9, 2025
2. Silas Crane grave
Photographed by Mary Ellen Coghlan, April 9, 2025
3. The Unknown From the Sea monument
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2025, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Manahawkin, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2025, by Mary Ellen Coghlan of Manahawkin, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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