Shrewsbury in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

This Sycamore

Photographed by R. C., September 14, 2007

1. This Sycamore Marker

Inscription. Planted by the early colonists in the Royal Province of New Jersey marked the Delaware Trail used by the indians and later by Washington's troops on the Burlington Path.

Memorialized by
Monmouth Chapter, D.A.R.
June 28, 1935

Erected 1935 by Monmouth Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Landmarks • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historic Trees series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1733.

Location. 40° 19.439′ N, 74° 3.668′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on Sycamore Avenue (New Jersey Route 13A) near Broad Street ( Route 35), in the median. Marker divides Sycamore Avenue where it intersects with Broad Street. BE CAREFUL! One pedestrian has been killed by a car and there are many accidents at this intersection!. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury NJ 07702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Patriot Isle (a few steps from this marker); Quaker Meeting (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Reynolds (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Christ Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Shrewsbury Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet LaFetra (1823-1906) (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11 Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of the Bulge Monument (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Myer Park (was approx. one mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding This Sycamore. This marker is interesting in that the tree it was placed upon (in) grew around it over the years until the tree was taken down in 2000.

Behind these Sycamore markers is a memorial marker for Elizabeth "Betty" Clark. Ms. Clark was a Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Police Crossing Guard for twenty years. She gave her life on March 30, 1995 while crossing school children at this intersection.

Stone with Two Other Markers About the Sycamore image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C., September 14, 2007

2. Stone with Two Other Markers About the Sycamore

Shrewsbury Towne Chapter D.A.R. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

3. Shrewsbury Towne Chapter D.A.R. Marker

To Commemorate the
Historic Sycamore Trees
of
Revolutionary War Fame
Placed by
Shrewsbury Towne Chapter D.A.R.
June 1935

A Tree May Die, But Its Spirit Remains Forever image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

4. A Tree May Die, But Its Spirit Remains Forever

Placed by
Monmouth Chapter And
Shrewsbury Towne Chapter, D.A.R.
October 6, 2001

Crossing Guard Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

5. Crossing Guard Memorial Marker

In memory of
Elizabeth
"Betty" Clark
Shrewsbury Police Crossing Guard
for twenty years
gave her life March 30, 1995
Crossing Our Children

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,206 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.