Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Main Street Meeting House

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

1. Main Street Meeting House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1842 following a
theological dispute that led to
a separation between Orthodox
and Hicksite Friends in 1827.
Friends reunited under one
yearly meeting in 1955.
1847-1997

Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 29.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 39° 53.851′ N, 74° 49.406′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on S Main Street north of South Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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of this marker: Riley / Garwood House (here, next to this marker); The Owen Stratton House (within shouting distance of this marker); The William Dyer House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stratton / Braddock House (within shouting distance of this marker); Medford World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Medford Vietnam Memorial (about 600 feet away); Medford World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); Medford Korean War Memorial (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 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

2. Main Street Meeting House Marker

Marker in Medford image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

3. Marker in Medford

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 919 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.