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

Historic Walnford Park

Women’s Heritage Trail

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 5, 2016

1. Historic Walnford Park Marker

Inscription. Generations of Waln/Meirs women helped to build and sustain the farm, mill and domestic life at Walnford and to ensure its ultimate survival. Sarah Ridgeway Waln and her daughter Sarah Waln were among a small but noteworthy group of women who owned property and managed farms and businesses in the 19th century. For decades they oversaw the work of the mills and farm, rebuilt the grist mill after a fire, and invested in new buildings and improvements. With an interest in preserving their family’s heritage, Anne Weightman Meirs worked with her husband Richard Waln Meirs to rejuvenate Walnford in the early 20th century, restoring the buildings and grounds in the Colonial Revival style.

For more information about Historic Walnford please visit the permanent exhibit inside the Wagon Barn.

“A mill wright called this morning to see about rebuilding the mill. $7,000 or upwards…I presume we shall have many to solicit the job as it is a heavy one."
Sarah Waln, July 2, 1872.

(Inscription within the blocks on the lower left)
Upper box-Historic Walnford is on the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail in recognition of the

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women who had significant role in shaping Walnford’s development and ensuring its preservation.
Lower box-The New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail highlights a collection of historic sites located around the state that represent the significant contributions women made to the history of our state. The Heritage Trail brings to life the vital role of women in New Jersey’s past and present.

Erected by New Jersey Historic Trust and Historic Preservation Office.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1872.

Location. 40° 8.107′ N, 74° 33.461′ W. Marker is in Allentown, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is on Walnford Road. The marker is located on the grounds of the Historic Walnford and Crosswicks Creek Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Walnford Road, Allentown NJ 08501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 5, 2016

2. Historic Walnford Park Marker

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also 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: Historic Walnford (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walnford’s Tenant Houses (about 400 feet away); Mill Pond (approx. 3.2 miles away); Newell House (approx. 3.2 miles away); Crosswicks Quaker Meeting (approx. 4.9 miles away); Crosswicks (approx. 4.9 miles away); Pearl Harbor Memorial Extension (approx. 4.9 miles away); Friends Meeting (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Allentown.

Historic Walnford Park-National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 5, 2016

3. Historic Walnford Park-National Register of Historic Places

Historic Walnford Park-Dedication to the citizens of Monmouth County image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 5, 2016

4. Historic Walnford Park-Dedication to the citizens of Monmouth County

Historic Walnford Park-Corn Crib image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 5, 2016

5. Historic Walnford Park-Corn Crib

Historic Walnford Park-Sign at the entrance to the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, April 5, 2016

6. Historic Walnford Park-Sign at the entrance to the park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 704 times since then and 103 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 9, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.