Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dr. James Still Office

Photographed by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, September 29, 2025

1. Dr. James Still Office Marker

On September 29, 2025, the New Jersey Historical Commission unveiled a marker at the Dr. James Still Office and Historic Site during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the restored building. The marker recognizes Dr. James Still, the "Black doctor of the Pines."

Inscription. Dr. James Still (1812-1882) was born to formerly enslaved parents in Washington Township, New Jersey. Dr. Still, known as the “Black Doctor of the Pines,” was also an older brother to Underground Railroad conductor and author William Still. With limited schooling, Dr. Still taught himself anatomy and naturopathic medicine, developing cures for certain forms of cancer. In 1849 he began acquiring land along Church Road. He then constructed his office building to house his essential oil distillery and herbal processing center, along with a dispensary and patient exam room. He published his autobiography, Early Recollections and Life of Dr. James Still, in 1877.

Erected 2025 by New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the New Jersey Department of State. (Marker Number 2024.A.03.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 39° 54.933′ N, 74° 49.455′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on Church Road (County Road 616 Frontage Road) east of Medford-Mount

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Hoolly Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Church Rd, Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Dr. Still’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Roads (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Toll House (about 800 feet away); The Brace Road School (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Albert Kirby House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Maurice Haines House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Everett Haines House (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Thomas Wilkins House (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

Author portrait image. Click for full size.

1877 book Early Recollections and Life of Dr. James Still.

2. Author portrait

Image of the restored site ribbon cutting at the Dr. James Still Office and Historic image. Click for full size.

Photographed by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, September 29, 2025

3. Image of the restored site ribbon cutting at the Dr. James Still Office and Historic

Image of the front of the restored Dr. James Still Office and Historic Site. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail, September 29, 2025

4. Image of the front of the restored Dr. James Still Office and Historic Site.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 108 times since then. Last updated on January 14, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 6, 2026, by New Jersey Black Heritage Trail of Trenton, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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