Cape May Court House in Middle Township in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Holmes House

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

1. John Holmes House Marker

Inscription.
This Property has been
Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.

Location. 39° 5.772′ N, 74° 48.754′ W. Marker is in Middle Township, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is in Cape May Court House. It is on U.S. 9, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 US-9, Cape May Court House NJ 08210, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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

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distance of this marker: Bang! (within shouting distance of this marker); Moth (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnegat Sneakbox (within shouting distance of this marker); Comet (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenn Rudderow (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Beesley House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ankole-Watusi (approx. ¼ mile away); Ring-Tailed Lemur Conservation (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle Township.

Also see . . .
1. John Holmes House. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form:

Architecturally, the John Holmes House is a fine example of the vernacular Georgian style from Gape May County; Its fine proportions and woodwork detailing make it an important local example.

(Submitted on July 23, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. The Museum of Cape May County.

The Cape May County Historical & Genealogical Society (CMCHGS), doing business as The Museum of Cape May County, was founded in 1927 as a private, non-profit organization by a number of local families who wanted to ensure
Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

2. John Holmes House Marker - wide view
the history of Cape May County was preserved and documented. In 1930 the CMCHGS established a museum and genealogical library which were housed in the basement of the County Court House building for 45 years.

(Submitted on May 24, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

John Holmes House Marker - side of house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

3. John Holmes House Marker - side of house

John Holmes House Marker - sign by the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 24, 2025

4. John Holmes House Marker - sign by the road

The house is now part of The Museum of Cape May County.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.