Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Allaire Village
. . . . . posthumously named in honor of its most successful owner and operator . . . James P. Allaire. The site today is a testimony to historic preservation and modification to leisure time activities.
Fortunately, ownership of these 3000 acres passed to caring people: first to Arthur Brisbane and then to the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry.
Allaire Village represents a significant chapter in America’s industrial growth from the War of 1812 to the Civil War. It typifies the struggle of one man to seek his fortune in business only to find his next day spent paying for the last one.
The village, today, is operated by the State of New Jersey in conjunction with Allaire Village Inc., a non-profit organization.
Enjoy your visit to the Village Complex. Walk in the footsteps of James P. Allaire and imagine life as it must have been.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 9.436′ N, 74° 7.731′ W. Marker is in Wall Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker can be reached from County Route 524, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Allaire Village in Allaire State Park, behind the Row Homes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmingdale NJ 07727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Millpond (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Manasquan Floodplain (about 600 feet away); Allentown Station (about 600 feet away); A Salute to the Boy Scouts of America (about 600 feet away); PRR Watchman’s Shanty (about 600 feet away); Union Newsstand (about 700 feet away); Freneau Station (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wall Township.
Also see . . . The Historic Village at Allaire. Living Museum Website (Submitted on March 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 2, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.