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

Inscription. In honor of those men who have volunteered their services in the Manasquan Fire Dept.

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. Marker 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.

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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Manasquan Fire Bell Marker, bell, and fire station image. Click for full size.

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.

Manasquan Fire Bell image. Click for full size.

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.

Photo of marker underneath bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

5. Photo of marker underneath bell

The marker on its original base.

Fire Bell next to Manasquan Hook & Ladder Station 27-1 image. Click for full size.

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 1,294 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.