Avalon in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Avalon Volunteer Fire Department

Established 1913

Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 3, 2026

1. Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Inscription. The Avalon Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1913 as the Peermont Volunteer Fire Company. They dedicated a fire house on the current site of Avalon Borough Hall on July 4th, 1914. In 1928, the Peermont Volunteer Fire Company changed its name to the Avalon Volunteer Fire Department. There was also an Avalon Volunteer Fire Company established in 1910 that unofficially merged with the Peermont Fire Company sometime prior to 1928. All of the original Articles of Incorporation are on display in the Avalon Fire Station.

This memorial is dedicated to all of the firefighters of Avalon who volunteered to risk their lives and sacrifice their time for the protection of their fellow citizens.

Dedicated June 29, 2025

Erected 2025.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 39° 5.778′ N, 74° 43.378′ W. Marker is in Avalon, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is on Dune Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2940 Dune Dr, Avalon NJ 08202, United States

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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: Thomas “Tommy” Thompson (here, next to this marker); Veterans Plaza (approx. half a mile away); Summer Sanctuary (approx. half a mile away); Avalon Cottage (approx. half a mile away); September 11 Memorial Plaza (approx. half a mile away); Avalon September 11th Memorial Plaza (approx. half a mile away); Let There Be Light (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to the Avalon Dune and Beach Trail (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Avalon.

Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 3, 2026

2. Avalon Volunteer Fire Department Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.