Estell Manor in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The John Estell House (circa 1750)

Photographed by Donald B. Caselli (Barry), October 17, 2015

1. The John Estell House (circa 1750) Marker

Inscription.
The Estell Family established the village of Estellville on Stephens Creek. Here John Estell built a two and a half story Federal style home of random laid Jersey sandstone. There also were a smokehouse, cellar, carriage houses and a barn.

This building remained in use for many years as the Estell homestead. Captain Joseph C. Estell, who served in the Revolutionary War, was raised in this home, as well as future generations of the Estell family.

The house was leased from the Estell family from 1905 until 1947. This historic mansion was destroyed by fire in May, 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 23.766′ N, 74° 44.844′ W. Marker was in Estell Manor, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It was on Walkers Forge Road just north of New Jersey Route 50, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Mays Landing NJ 08330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: The Daniel Estell House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Estellville Methodist Church (about

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500 feet away); Belcoville 1917 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor! (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ginkgo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Introduction (approx. 0.4 miles away); Estellville Glass Factory (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Pot House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Estell Manor.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2026, by Donald B. Caselli (Barry) of Hopewell, Virginia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on May 23, 2026, by Donald B. Caselli (Barry) of Hopewell, Virginia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.