Absecon in Atlantic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Absecon United Methodist Church

Photographed by Don Morfe, January 19, 2016

1. Absecon United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Incorporated in 1823 from classes started in 1796. Building dedicated 1829, rebuilt in 1856.

Erected 1978 by Atlantic County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 39° 25.604′ N, 74° 29.996′ W. Marker is in Absecon, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. It is at the intersection of Pitney Road and West Church Street on Pitney Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Absecon NJ 08201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Absecon Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Wind Farm / Green Fleet (approx. 4.4 miles away); Wastewater Treatment / ACUA (approx. 4.4 miles away); Green Roof! / Renewable Energy Projects (approx. 4.4 miles away); Venice Park Honor Roll (approx. 4½ miles away); Wilbert "Huff" Royal (approx. 4½ miles away); Henry Lloyd (approx. 4.9 miles away); Dorothie W. Dorrington, ED.S (approx. 5.1 miles away).

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Photographed by Don Morfe, January 19, 2016

2. Absecon United Methodist Church

Photographed by Donald B. Caselli (Barry), March 19, 2019

3. Absecon United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,029 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Donald B. Caselli (Barry) of Hopewell, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.