Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
PRR Watchman’s Shanty
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
1. PRR Watchman’s Shanty Marker
Moved 1930 to Broad St, Manasquan NJ
Abandoned 1964, rescued and served as garden shed at private residence, donated and moved to NJMT November 1991
Crossings were guarded by watchmen to protect traffic from trains. Most of these men were near retirement or partially disabled.
Erected by NJ Museum of Transportation, Pine Creek Railroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1991.
Location. 40° 9.537′ N, 74° 7.759′ W. Marker is in Wall Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It can be reached from County Route 524, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in the NJ Museum of Transportation, Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmingdale NJ 07727, 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 walking distance of this marker: Allentown Station (a few steps from this marker); Union Newsstand (within shouting distance of this marker); Freneau Station (within shouting distance of this marker); 3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Blocks from the Camden and Amboy Railroad
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
2. PRR Watchman’s Shanty Marker
Marker can be seen here on the side of the shanty.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
3. Marker in Allaire State Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
4. PRR Watchman’s Shanty
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
5. NJ Museum of Transportation, Pine Creek Railroad
The PRR Watchman’s Shanty is located in the NJ Museum of Transportation in Allaire State Park. In service for more than 50 years, the Pine Creek RR is the oldest continuously-operated steam preservation railroad in the US.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
