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

Thomas “Tommy” Thompson

Firefighter

— Died in the Line of Duty June 29, 1956 —

Thomas “Tommy” Thompson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 3, 2026

1. Thomas “Tommy” Thompson Marker

Inscription. The Avalon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at the abandoned Seven Mile Beach Ice House at 7th and Ocean Drive. Thompson dragged the first hose line into service on the roof; then he collapsed, stricken with a heart attack. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Sea Isle City where he died at age 41. Thompson was survived by his wife Mary and three siblings.

Dedicated June 29, 2025

Erected 2025.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1956.

Location. 39° 5.778′ N, 74° 43.376′ 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 of America. Touch for directions.

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

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

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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: Avalon Volunteer Fire Department (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.

Thomas “Tommy” Thompson Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, July 3, 2026

2. Thomas “Tommy” Thompson 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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.