Somers Point in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
1. U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace Marker
Inscription.
U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace. . Born at this site on September 15, 1778, educated in Philadelphia, Somers led the Battle of Tripoli and sacrificed his life on September 4, 1804. He is memorialized by both a monument at the U.S. Naval Academy and a U.S. Navy ship commissioned in his name. He was the son of Col. Richard Somers and Sophia Stillwell who occupied the homestead and tavern at this location. Col. Somers was a patriot and privateer during the Revolutionary War. He inherited the homestead from his father, Richard, builder of the Somers Mansion
Born at this site on September 15, 1778, educated in Philadelphia, Somers led the Battle of Tripoli and sacrificed his life on September 4, 1804. He is memorialized by both a monument at the U.S. Naval Academy and a U.S. Navy ship commissioned in his name. He was the son of Col. Richard Somers and Sophia Stillwell who occupied the homestead and tavern at this location. Col. Somers was a patriot and privateer during the Revolutionary War. He inherited the homestead from his father, Richard, builder of the Somers Mansion
Erected by Primo Pizza and the City of Somers Point.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1778.
Location. 39° 19.042′ N, 74° 35.609′ W. Marker is in Somers Point, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker is on Shore Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 599 Shore Road, Somers Point NJ 08244, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
3. U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace
Inscription on the plaque: Birthplace of Capt. Richard Somers born September 15, 1776, died in Tripoli Harbor September 4, 1804. Erected by the Capt. Richard Somers Chapter Children of the American Revolution.
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
4. U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace-Side view
Photographed By Don Morfe, January 19, 2016
5. U.S. Navy Commandant Richard Somers’ Birthplace-Front view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 29, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.