Manasquan in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Manasquan Fire Bell
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 24, 2010
1. Manasquan Fire Bell Marker located below bell
This bell has served since the 1870s to summon firemen to fires.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.
Location. 40° 7.353′ N, 74° 3.125′ W. Marker is in Manasquan, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on Abe Voorhees Drive near Preston Way. Marker is next to the firehouse on Abe Voorhees Dr. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manasquan NJ 08736, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey, specifically on the Jersey Shore, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sea Girt Lighthouse (approx. 1.6 miles away); 100th Anniversary of the Sea Girt Lighthouse (approx. 1.6 miles away); Thomas Black 3rd (approx. 1.6 miles away); Captain Samuel Allen (approx. 1.9 miles away); Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Point Pleasant Beach World War I Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); 1st Sgt. Leonard G. Lomell (approx. 2.2 miles away); They Shall be Known by Their Deeds Alone (approx. 2.3 miles away).
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Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 24, 2010
2. Manasquan Fire Bell Marker, bell, and fire station
The Manasquan Fire Bell and Marker on their new base.
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, September 24, 2010
3. Manasquan Fire Bell
Photographed by R. C.
4. Manasquan Fire Bell
The marker on its original base.
Photographed by R. C.
5. Photo of marker underneath bell
The marker on its original base.
Photographed by R. C.
6. Fire Bell next to Manasquan Hook & Ladder Station 27-1
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 1,490 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
