Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cape May Historic District
Photographed by Charles Berman, September 24, 2025
1. Cape May Historic District Marker
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
1976
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 55.959′ N, 74° 55.375′ W. Marker is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Washington Street, Cape May NJ 08204, 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 distance of this marker: Roland E. White (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Richard Wickes (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Arthur Draper (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edwin Joseph Hill, CMH (about 300 feet away); Business District (about 300 feet away); Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
this page online
Also see . . . Cape May Historic District (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 7, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2025, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 15 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 30, 2025, by Charles Berman of Binghamton, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and its surroundings. • A link to the nomination form with a citation of the historical significance of the historic district. • Can you help?
