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

The Thomas Wilkins House

1847 - 1997

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2011

1. The Thomas Wilkins House Marker

Inscription. This, the second oldest home in Medford, was built in 1732. The Flemish Bond brick home remained in the Wilkins family until c. 1915, when it was sold to the English Setter Club.

Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

Location. 39° 55.637′ N, 74° 49.594′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is at the intersection of Medford/Mt Holly Road (County Route 541) and Setter Club Road, on the right when traveling south on Medford/Mt Holly Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 271 Route 541, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Toll House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cross Roads (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dr. James Still Office (approx. 0.8 miles away); Dr. Still’s Office (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Brace Road School (approx. 0.9 miles away); The John Haines House (approx. one mile away); The Sawyer’s House (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Nehemiah Haines House (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medford.

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Historic Sites in Medford, NJ. West Jersey History Project website. (Submitted on July 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2011

2. Marker in Medford

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2011

3. The Thomas Wilkins House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,293 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.