Long Branch in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mansion House
1845 — 1910
— West side of Ocean Avenue between Laird Street and Chelsea Avenue —
Photographed By R. C., August 24, 2011
1. Mansion House Marker
Inscription.
Mansion House. 1845 — 1910. The Mansion House was considered to be the finest hotel of its day. On August 22, 1861, the wife of Abraham Lincoln visited Long Branch and stayed at the Mansion House. A thrilling demonstration of an ocean rescue by the Life-Saving Service, which later became the Coast Guard, was arranged for Mrs. Lincoln by former Governor William A. Newell. That night, a "Grand Hop" was held at the hotel in her honor. First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln's visit drew the Nation's eye to the city as a fashionable resort during the Gilded Age. President Ulysses S. Grant was also a guest at the Mansion House. The hotel burned in 1884, was rebuilt, and was torn down in 1910 to make way for a new pier.
The Mansion House was considered to be the finest hotel of its day. On August 22, 1861, the wife of Abraham Lincoln visited Long Branch and stayed at the Mansion House. A thrilling demonstration of an ocean rescue by the Life-Saving Service, which later became the Coast Guard, was arranged for Mrs. Lincoln by former Governor William A. Newell. That night, a "Grand Hop" was held at the hotel in her honor. First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln's visit drew the Nation's eye to the city as a fashionable resort during the Gilded Age. President Ulysses S. Grant was also a guest at the Mansion House. The hotel burned in 1884, was rebuilt, and was torn down in 1910 to make way for a new pier.
Erected 2011 by Long Branch Historical Society and City of Long Branch.
Location. 40° 18.12′ N, 73° 58.754′ W. Marker is in Long Branch, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Centennial Drive on Chelsea Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Long Branch NJ 07740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chester A. Arthur (approx. 0.2 miles away); William McKinley (approx.
Additional keywords. FLOTUS, First Lady of the United States
Photographed By R. C., August 24, 2011
2. Mansion House Marker (view from East)
Photographed By R. C., August 24, 2011
3. Mansion House Marker (from North)
Photographed By R. C., August 14, 2011
4. Atlantic Ocean
Mrs. Lincoln's view of the Atlantic taken from near a spot she possibly occupied at some point in the time stream.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,150 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
