Cape May in Cape May County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Richard Wickes
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2011
1. Lt. Richard Wickes Marker
Lt. Richard Wickes
who died June 29, 1776 in
an engagement near Cape May
Lt. Wickes was one of the first naval
casualties of the American Revolution
Dedicated June 26, 1976
by
Harry Snyder Post 193
American Legion & Auxiliary
Cape May, New Jersey
Erected 1976 by American Legion & Auxiliary - Harry Snyder Post 193.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2006.
Location. 38° 55.977′ N, 74° 55.421′ W. Memorial is in Cape May, New Jersey, in Cape May County. It is at the intersection of Jackson Street and Lafayette Street (County Route 633), on the right when traveling north on Jackson Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Cape May NJ 08204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is on New Jersey’s Jersey Shore. 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: Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Visitor's Church" (within shouting distance of this marker); Roland E. White (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape May Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Opera House & The Jackson St. USO Club
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Richard Wickes. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 3, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet. The Borough of Wildwood Crest website entry (Submitted on August 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. USS Reprisal (1776). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 3, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2011
2. Marker in Cape May
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2011
3. Lt. Richard Wickes Marker
Lt. Richard Wickes was mortally wounded on June 29, 1776 during the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet, which was fought off the coast of nearby Wildwood Crest. He is buried at the Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, located about 3½ miles to the north.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,094 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
