Pennsville in Pennsville Township in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 20, 2026
1. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Marker
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a “park in the making”—an idea becoming a reality. Many of its sites are available for you to visit. When complete, the Trail will link numerous natural and cultural landmarks into a story of coastal life and peoples, from the ancient past to the present. Let your interests guide you as you browse among different kinds of destinations that interpret these five themes of the coastal heritage story.
Maritime History—Explore historic coastal fishing villages, lighthouses, life-saving stations, forts, and harbor installations as you follow a story of people and the sea.
Coastal Habitats—View and study barrier islands, coastal wetlands, estuaries, bays, and rivers that provide essential habitat and refuge for a rich diversity of plant and animal life, from tidal areas to pine barrens.
Wildlife Migration—Take advantage of seasonal opportunities to see migrating wildlife. New Jersey’s coastal habitats are vital to migrating birds following the Atlantic Flyway and to sea mammals traveling offshore.
Relaxation and Inspiration—Be inspired by historic hotels, boardwalks,
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Historic Settlements—Discover how abundant natural resources strongly influenced New Jersey coastal economies. Responding to these riches and the constant presence of the sea, residents here have laid a distinctive heritage upon this region, a reflection of their adaptations to coastal living from prehistoric times to the present.
At Present
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is still under development, but many destinations are open to visitors. The following information will help you plan your visit.
• The Trail is being created to preserve and interpret New Jersey’s natural and historic coastal heritage.
• Trail information and maps can be obtained at welcome centers, designated sites in the coastal region, and on the Internet.
• The Trail is planned for vehicular touring—personal autos, tour buses, and bicycles.
• The Garden State Parkway and New Jersey State Route 49 are the major highways to the Trail area. Stateand country roads provide access to Trail sites.Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 20, 20262. New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route Marker
• Look for the Coastal Heritage Trail trailblazer that identifies Trail destinations.
In the Future
Five regional welcome centers are planned to serve Trail visitors. When completed, they will all provide information, exhibits an interpretation about the Trail and its many cultural and natural heritage sites.
Creating the Heritage Trail
The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route is a joint partnership project of the National Park Service, the State of New Jersey, and individual sites. Its goals are to enhance and support a growing public interest in protecting and interpreting the significant cultural, natural, and scenic resources of this coastal region and to provide for their enjoyment by all visitors.
Visiting Heritage Trail Sites
You will find information, folders, and maps at numerous Trail destinations, local tourist information centers, and at the Trail’s regional welcome centers. Information is available on the Internet at www.nps.gov/neje.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior; New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Notable Places • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 36.634′ N, 75° 33.33′ W. Marker is in Pennsville Township, New Jersey, in Salem County. It is in Pennsville. It is on Cemetery Road 0.7 miles north of Fort Mott Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 456 Fort Mott Rd, Pennsville NJ 08070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, 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: Finn’s Point National Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Finn's Point National Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Union Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Finn’s Point National Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Burials in the National Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medal of Honor Tree Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Finn's Point National Cemetery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pennsville Township.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
