Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
A Sears Roebuck House
This home was built by Albert and Belle Ballinger in 1911. All construction materials were shipped in two freight cars on the rail line that used to run through Mt. Holly to Medford.
Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 36.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 39° 54.071′ N, 74° 49.34′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on Branch Street east of Charles Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Branch Street, Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. 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: Milton Allens School (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stacy Prickett House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dr. George Haines House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ely Hall (about 400 feet away); Filbert Street School (about 500 feet away); The Dr. Josiah Reeve House (about 500 feet away); The Methodist Cemetery (about 500 feet away); The Weeks-Bowker House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.
Also see . . . Historic Sites in Medford, NJ. West Jersey History Project website. (Submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,920 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.


