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

44th National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic

Photographed By David Hann, September 25, 2010

1. 44th National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Marker

Inscription. From September 19 to 24 1910, about 45 years after the last shot of the Civil War was fired, the 44th National Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Encampment (convention) was held in Atlantic City. The G.A.R., a Union (Northern) Civil War veteran's organization, had in attendance over 18,000 of its 214,000 members arriving from across the nation, many still suffering from wounds inflicted decades before in the War Between the States. The days of the gathering were marked by parades, and meetings for the Encampment were held at Steel, Million Dollar, Steeplechase, and Young's Ocean piers. Among the notable Civil War veterans in attendance were Major General Daniel E. Sickles, Lt. General Nelson A. Miles, and Johnny Clem, the famous "Drummer Boy of Chickamauga."

It was the only time in the 83-year history of the Grand Army of the Republic that a National Encampment was held in New Jersey.

Erected on September 25, 2010 to commemorate the 100th anniversary

Erected 2010 by The City of Atlantic City GAR Centennial Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil

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. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, City of Atlantic City series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1823.

Location. 39° 21.994′ N, 74° 24.823′ W. Marker is in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in Atlantic County. Marker can be reached from Vermont Avenue, on the right when traveling south. It is located inside the grounds of the Absecon Lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlantic City NJ 08401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Life-Saving Station (within shouting distance of this marker); USCS Steamer Robert J. Walker / Assistant Keepers' Dwelling (within shouting distance of this marker); Absecon Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lighthouse History / Absecon Lighthouse Facts (within shouting distance of this marker); Keeper’s Dwelling / Lightkeepers of Absecon Lighthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Whaling Bark Stafford (about 300 feet away); Chronology (about 300 feet away); Edna Patricia Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlantic City.

Also see . . .
1. The Atlantic City GAR Centennial Committee. (Submitted on September 28, 2010, by David Hann of Hammonton,, New Jersey.)
2. Atlantic City Free Public Library's web page about the marker. (Submitted on November 3, 2017, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 17, 2011

2. 44th National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Marker

44th National Encampment GAR Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2011

3. 44th National Encampment GAR Marker

The marker is located near the Absecon Lighthouse, seen in the background.

Atlantic City Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2011

4. Atlantic City Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 17, 2011

5. 44th National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Marker

6. 44th National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Marker

Poster from the 44th Encampment

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2010, by David Hann of Hammonton,, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,634 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2019, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on September 28, 2010, by David Hann of Hammonton,, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6. submitted on September 30, 2010, by David Hann of Hammonton,, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.