Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Joseph Allen House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. The Joseph Allen House Marker
Built in 1896 by Joseph Allen, this was the first home in town with indoor plumbing. The land was purchased from Mark Reeves, Medford’s first real estate developer.Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 43.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 54.156′ N, 74° 49.442′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is on N Main Street (County Route 541), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The P.M. & M. Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Weeks-Bowker House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dr. Josiah Reeve House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ely Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Everett Haines House (about 500 feet away); The Maurice Haines House
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Also see . . . Historic Sites in Medford, NJ. West Jersey History Project website. (Submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
2. The Joseph Allen House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker in Medford
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
4. The Joseph Allen House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 177 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
