Panel 1
Samuel M. Sampler
In memory of his bold charge through hostile fire resulting in the surrender of twenty-eight enemy soldiers near St. Etienne, France, 8 October 1918. He died on 19 November 1979.
Panel 2
Edward C. Benfold
In . . . — — Map (db m64169) WM
Former Site of
Barrington Airport
1945 - 1951
In Memory of Conrad Merrill, Founder
Eagle Scout Project by Greg McHugh Troop 96 2005 — — Map (db m146714) HM
First settlers came in 1714. Village once called “Long-A-Coming”, being along the Lonaconing Indian Trail from the river to the sea. — — Map (db m128898) HM
Built by Thomas Wright, the Berlin Hotel is the oldest commercial building on Route 30 from Philadelphia to Atlantic City.
The hotel was used as a stopping point for mule teams, stagecoaches, jitneys, and buses. It was used as a hotel and . . . — — Map (db m146762) HM
The Long-A-Coming Station, as it was originally called, was built in 1856. The name was changed to Berlin 1867.
The first Station Agent was Joseph L. Thackara. The station was used for both passengers and freight. In the 1960's, the rail . . . — — Map (db m223657) HM
In remembrance of all buried here
including:
Lenape Indians — Hessian Soldiers
Arthur R. Eldred
First Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America
Aug. 21, 1912
Capt. Carlton R. Rouh U.S.M.C.
Awarded Congressional . . . — — Map (db m146761) HM WM
In memory of
Lieut. Warren Stafford, Jr.
Bombardier
303rd Bomb Group (H)
358th Squadron U.S.A.F.
Missing in Action
February 3rd, 1944
Over Wilhelmshaven
East Frisian Islands
Germany
Public School of Longacoming School District 7 until 1874. Served as Town Hall for public elections, official meetings, from 1874 through 1957. Berlin Public Library, 1882-1958. Civic meetings, socials, bazaars, contests held here for 85 years. — — Map (db m146770) HM
This tablet is dedicated
in honor of the residents of Berlin Township
who answered the call of their country
in the World War 1917-1918
— — Map (db m146766) WM
First house built on Avenue. Renovated 1933.
House of Daniel M. Stout, M.D. from 1856 to 1908.
Family members long-time leaders in Methodist Church of Long-A-Coming and Berlin. — — Map (db m146772) HM
Borough of Berlin
Honors
those citizens who answered the call of duty to serve their country during the Vietnam War. We commend them for their courage and dedication with the hope of preserving our freedom so that all mankind will live in . . . — — Map (db m146769) WM
1941 - 1945
In · Memory · Of
Our · Honored · Dead
We · Here · Highly · Resolve · That · These
Dead · SHall · Not · Have · Died · In · Vain
In · Grateful · Tribute
To · Berlin's · Citizens
Who · Valiantly · . . . — — Map (db m146767) WM
Built about 1725, this became the home of Richard and Charity Chew Powell who had 21 children including 17 sons who served in the American Revolution. The Powells and several sons are buried nearby. — — Map (db m94974) HM
The Navigation Bridge is where the crew of New Jersey "conned," or steered, the ship. This operation required the coordination of the ship's helmsmen, Officer of the deck, and navigational crew. Located on the Navigation Bridge was the . . . — — Map (db m221030) HM
New Jersey's secondary armament originally consisted of twenty 5-inch/38-caliber guns in ten twin enclosed gun mounts. Two mounts were located on each side of the ship at the 01 Level and three were mounted on each side at the 02 Level. These . . . — — Map (db m221038) HM
Over the course of her four commissions, New Jersey was the flagship for some of the most famous Admirals in U.S. Navy history. From World War II to Vietnam, this area was part of the Flag Cabin where these naval legends worked and lived . . . — — Map (db m221006) HM
The Flag Bridge was reserved for use by admirals. Here, an admiral could command any fleet or fleets arrayed around New Jersey. While the admiral was in overall command of the fleet, New Jersey's captain was directly responsible for the . . . — — Map (db m221019) HM
The Flag Bridge was reserved for use by admirals. Here, an admiral could command any fleet or fleets arrayed around New Jersey. While the admiral was in overall command of the fleet, New Jersey's captain was directly responsible for the . . . — — Map (db m221021) HM
When the USS New Jersey (BB-62) was designed in the late 1930's, aiming a warship's guns was still being carried out the same way it had been for centuries: by visual spotting.
An observer would "spot the fall of shot," or observe . . . — — Map (db m221032) HM
"A person who never made a mistake, never tried anything new."
- Albert Einstein
Born: March 14, 1879
Died: April 18, 1955
Lived in: Princeton, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: . . . — — Map (db m220942) HM
"When you put your hand to the plow, you can't put it down until you get to the end of the row."
- Alice Paul
Born: January 11, 1885
Died: July 9, 1977
Lived in: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Inducted . . . — — Map (db m220959) HM
United States National Flag, adopted June 14, 1777
United States Army, founded June 14, 1775
United States Navy, founded October 13, 1775
United States Marine Corps, founded September 10, 1775
United States Air Force, founded July . . . — — Map (db m220986) WM
The USS New Jersey (BB-62) launched from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on December 7, 1942, and served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and as part of a multinational force of peacekeepers during the Lebanese Civil War. She was . . . — — Map (db m133527) HM WM
"Your mind is like a parachute: If it isn't open, it doesn't work."
- Buzz Aldrin
Born: January 20, 1930
Hometown: Montclair, New Jersey
Branch of Service: Air Force
Inducted to New Jersey Hall . . . — — Map (db m220934) HM
"I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past."
- Clara Barton
Born: . . . — — Map (db m220955) HM
During World War II, the USS New Jersey was armed with over eighty medium and fifty 20mm anti-aircraft guns against an air attack. By 1982, these guns were replaced with four Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS). CIWS, pronounced . . . — — Map (db m221036) HM
"My award may be for a specific act, but it actually represents the sacrifice of other men who aren't here to accept it."
- Colonel Jack Jacobs
Born: August 2, 1945
Hometown: Woodbridge, New Jersey
Branch . . . — — Map (db m220983) HM
"Whatever course you have chosen for yourself, it will not be a chore but an adventure if you bring it to a sense of the glory of striving."
- David "The General" Sarnoff
Born: February 27, 1891
Died: . . . — — Map (db m220976) HM
This massive gun barrel sitting before you was once mounted inside Turret 1 of the battleship USS New Jersey. During the epic battles of World War II and the Korean War this gun barrel, along with the other guns and brave crew of New Jersey, . . . — — Map (db m133525) HM WM
"There are no great men, there are only great challenges, which ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet."
- FADM William Frederick Halsey Jr.
Born: October 30, 1882
Died: August 16, . . . — — Map (db m220974) HM
Fleet Admiral William Halsey is one of the most important and controversial figures in the history of the U.S. Navy.
In 1944, onboard New Jersey from the area you are standing, Halsey commanded the world's largest naval combat fleet ever . . . — — Map (db m221029) HM
"In our complex, information-saturated world we need clearer, fiercer leadership, leadership that is quiet and thoughtful, resolute but restrained, consistent and inclusive, decisive but adaptive."
- General Martin E. . . . — — Map (db m220933) HM
"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it."
- General Norman Schwarzkopf
Born: August 22, 1934
Died: December 27, 2012
Birthplace: Trenton, New . . . — — Map (db m220981) HM
First deployed in 1977, the RGM-84 Harpoon is an all-weather anti-ship missile developed for fleet-wide use. Harpoon is 15 feet in length and propelled by a turbojet motor burning aircraft fuel generating 660lbs. of thrust. Armed with a . . . — — Map (db m133789) HM
World Heavyweight Champion
Jersey Joe Walcott
1951
"Listen my friend, let me tell you one thing one day my son will be a champion of the world"
Joseph Alexander Cream
Father of Jersey . . . — — Map (db m221041) HM
"Take it to the top. The world's out there waiting, and it's yours for the taking."
- Kool & the Gang
Founded: 1964
Lived in: Jersey City, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: . . . — — Map (db m220954) HM
"I want to make sure I always show off my smile and have a positive attitude the whole time, whether it's during a performance, practice, or doing an interview."
- Laurie Hernandez
Born: June 9, 2000 . . . — — Map (db m220935) HM
"I accept this award for all the good, hard-working Americans who do not receive honors. I did only what any patriotic American would do."
- Lt. Brian Brennan
Born: September 30, 1984
Birthplace: Howell, New . . . — — Map (db m220984) HM
Two Marines fire an M2 during gunnery practice on the Battleship Missouri (BB-63) in 1987. The M2 machine guns on Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) were operated in the same manner. Sand bags could be placed around the gun mount to provide additional . . . — — Map (db m133782) HM WM
"Bravery, to me, is taking risks to pursue something you believe to be important."
- Mark & Scott Kelly
Born: February 21, 1964
Birthplace: Orange, New Jersey
Branch of Service: U.S. Navy
Inducted to . . . — — Map (db m220939) HM
The USS New Jersey was outfitted with the Mark 36 Super Rapid Bloom Offboard Chaff, or SRBOC (pronounced super arboc), during her modernization in the 1980s, as were all the Iowa-class battleships.
Working in conjunction with the . . . — — Map (db m221037) HM
"As an artist I come to sing, but as a citizen, I will always speak for peace, and no one can silence me in this."
- Paul Robeston
Born: April 9, 1898
Died: January 23, 1976
Birthplace: Princeton, . . . — — Map (db m220956) HM
"We are building not only frameworks of stone and steel from frameworks of ideas and ideals."
- Robert Wood "General" Johnson II
Born: April 4, 1893
Died: January 30, 1968
Birthplace: New Brunswick, . . . — — Map (db m220977) HM
"It's easy sometimes to forget the simple things that give us pleasure. If we open our eyes, life is marvelous."
- Seward Johnson
Born: April 16, 1930
Died: March 10, 2020
Hometown: New Brunswick, . . . — — Map (db m220943) HM
"Never fear your enemy, but always respect them."
- Sgt. John Basilone
Born: November 4, 1916
Died: February 19, 1945
Hometown: Raritan, New Jersey
Branch of Service: United States Marine Corps, . . . — — Map (db m220979) HM
The USS New Jersey (BB-62) carried small boats to transfer officers and crewmembers to and from ships or points onshore. When visiting less-developed or shallow ports of call where USS New Jersey (BB-62) could not moor to a pier, . . . — — Map (db m221005) HM
Standing 5 stories high, this side view shows the massive size of the 2,050 Ton 16 inch Gun Turret. It took a crew of 77 sailors to load and fire this three rifle Gun Turret. Capable of firing one 1,900 lb. High Capacity or one 2,700 lb. Armor . . . — — Map (db m133786) HM WM
Wooden decks were used on battleships as part of a long navy tradition. Steel decks of the USS New Jersey were overlaid with Teakwood planks. The New Jersey had her original Teakwood deck laid in 1943 for WWII. There have been repairs to the deck . . . — — Map (db m220987) HM
During the early years of World War II, enemy attacks seriously crippled our Merchant Fleet, preventing them from carrying troops and vital military supplies, equipment, and fuel to the battlefront. President Franklin Roosevelt organized an . . . — — Map (db m220930) HM
The connection between the USS New Jersey (BB-62) and the State of New Jersey goes far beyond just sharing a name. The longest battleship in the world, and the most decorated in our nation's history, was launched a few miles from this spot . . . — — Map (db m220931) HM
"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."
- Thomas Edison
Born: February 11, 1847
Died: October 18, 1931
Lived and worked in: . . . — — Map (db m220972) HM
The U.S. Merchant Marine was a fleet of Government owned vessels operated by private shipping companies. The Merchant Marine was responsible for transporting fully 85% of the troops, ammunition and supplies used to support the Allied War Effort . . . — — Map (db m220919) HM
In honor of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America, the County of Camden, dedicates this monument in remembrance of this significant event in world history — — Map (db m146670) HM
The evolution of battleships in the early 20th century resulted in big guns that could hit a target beyond visual range. In 1929 the U.S. Navy began equipping new battleship designs with spotter aircraft to scout targets and assist in directing . . . — — Map (db m133790) HM WM
Dedicated to the memory of the Marines of the Marine Detachments that served aboard the USS New Jersey from 19421991
Semper Fidelis — — Map (db m7432) WM
World War II, Marshall Islands Operation, Jan. - March 1944
World War II, Asiatic Pacific Raids, Feb. - May 1944
World War II, Hollandia Operation, April - May 1944
World War II, Marianas operation, June - August 1944
World War . . . — — Map (db m220985) WM
Donated by the Bantivoglio Family to the City of Camden to memorialize the City for its deep roots in world-wide commerce and shipping.
The Bantivoglio Family owned and operated Camden Iron and Metal which was headquartered in Camden, NJ for . . . — — Map (db m146668) HM WM
"I left Earth three times and found no other place to go. Please take care of Spaceship Earth."
-Wally Schirra
Born: March 12, 1923
Died: May 3, 2007
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey
Branch of . . . — — Map (db m220969) HM
Standing just a few blocks from here on Mickle St.(now MLK Blvd.) is the historic home of America's "Poet of Democracy," Walt Whitman. In 1873, after suffering a stroke, Whitman moved to Camden to live closer to his family. He purchased the only . . . — — Map (db m146669) HM
"Be curious, not judgmental."
- Walt Whitman
Born: May 31, 1819
Died: March 26, 1892
Lived in: Camden, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2009
"I think the greatest thing about America is the American Dream."
- Wyclef Jean
Born: October 17, 1969
Lived in: Newark, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2016
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge, opened on Jul 1, 1926, after four years of construction. Commuter rail service was added in 1936. At the time of completion, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was the world's . . . — — Map (db m146412) HM
A Lasting Legacy
The Delaware River played a fundamental role in the development of Camden. Ferries to and from Philadelphia in the 1600s led to settlements along the river. By the 20th century, industrial uses dominated the waterfront, . . . — — Map (db m220915) HM
Ferry service between Camden and Philadelphia began as early as 1688. By the 1870s, up to six separate ferries operated daily between Philadelphia and Camden. Several rail lines began and ended at the ferry terminals on both sides of the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m220916) HM
Joseph Campbell and Abraham Anderson formed the Anderson and Campbell Preserve Company in 1869 in Camden, NJ which changed its name to Campbell & Company in 1896. In 1897, John Dorrance, a chemist working for Campbell & Company, developed a . . . — — Map (db m146413) HM
Cooper Street has been one of Camden's most important streets for over two centuries. Known in 1765 as the Middle Ferry Road, it became Cooper Street in 1773 when Jacob Cooper laid out the town in Camden. The street takes its name from the Cooper . . . — — Map (db m208376) HM
Licensed in 1688, it carried New Jersey products to Philadelphia. Terminus for stage lines in 1751, for railroads in 1834 and 1854 — — Map (db m88381) HM
To mark the site
Of The Daniel Cooper Ferry Hotel
Erected 1764
It was used as a British out post 1777-1778
Here was located the first office
of the "Cooper's Ferry Post Office" — — Map (db m146664) HM
Engine Company No. 6 was organized on January 16, 1909 and entered service on the same date at 339 North Front Street in Camden. The company remained here until November 2, 1978, when it was relocated to its present location at Fire Headquarters. . . . — — Map (db m220913) HM
African slavery in New Jersey began with early European settlement. By 1766, circa 800 captive people had been sold here at Coopers Street Ferry and two other near ferry landings. In Africa, approximately 24 million men, women and children marched . . . — — Map (db m145252) HM
African slavery in New Jersey began with early European settlement. By 1766, circa 800 captive people had been sold here at the Federal Street Ferry and two other nearby ferry landings. In Africa, approximately 24 million captured men, women and . . . — — Map (db m208367) HM
For more than 100 years, we at L-3 Communications and our heritage companies have touched the lives of millions of people. We have embodied the creative spirit of America and its technological greatness by being a leader in the design, . . . — — Map (db m146672) HM
Prior to the 1800s ferries and stagecoaches were critical to the transport of passengers in and out of the City of Camden, and this transportation network continued to grow during the 19th century. Once the Camden and Amboy Railroad (C&A) had . . . — — Map (db m208368) HM
When the campbell Kids were created in 1904 for a Campbell Soup Company ad campaign, little did anyone realize what enduring icons the fresh-faced, roly-poly characters would become.
The Campbell Kids first appeared with cans of soup and verses . . . — — Map (db m7427) HM
Beginning in the 1620s European settlers of Dutch, Swedish and English origin arrived along the Delaware River in the vicinity of present-day Camden, and by the 1670s English Quakers had established permanent homesteads throughout the region. One . . . — — Map (db m88384) HM
The New Jersey Safe Deposit
and Trust Company Building
was placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
on August 24th, 1990.
The building was completed in 1886 . . . — — Map (db m208375) HM
The revitalization of this historic landmark symbolizes the rebirth of Camden on its 175th Anniversary. RCA Victor Building #17, completed in 1916, was widely known as the "Nipper Building" after the company's Nipper the Dog logo. It became the site . . . — — Map (db m7426) HM
Bascom S. Waugh was the first African-American physician at Cooper University Hospital, a specialist in Internal Medicine and later in Cardiology. He served during World War II and was a flight surgeon for the 332nd Fighter Group, the legendary . . . — — Map (db m146680) HM
Lewis L. Coriell was a charismatic physician, scientist, and humanitarian. He established the critical technology needed to produce the vaccine to eradicate polio, in addition to many other pioneering techniques used in laboratories today. In 1953, . . . — — Map (db m146685) HM
African slavery in New Jersey began with early European settlement. By 1766, circa 800 captive people had been sold here at the Coopers Point Ferry and two other nearby ferry landings. In Africa, approximately 24 million captured men, women, and . . . — — Map (db m220914) HM
Although efforts to build a bridge connecting Camden with Philadelphia began in 1818, it wasn't until 1926 that a bridge was completed. Ferries provided transportation across the Delaware River as early as the 1680's and contributed to the growth . . . — — Map (db m190722) HM
This redevelopment site at the corner of N. Fourth and Cooper Streets was laid out as building lots in the 1770s. The photo below shows some of the residences that lined the south side of Cooper Street in the vicinity of this site.
This . . . — — Map (db m220516) HM
1917 - 1918
1941 - 1945
1950 - 1953
1964 - 1975
They gave their lives that freedom might live
World War I
1917 - 1918
That those who served and lived will be honored and not forgotten
1918 ★ 1945 ★ . . . — — Map (db m208381) WM
In memory
of the men and women of Rutgers
who were innocent victims of the terrorist attacks
September 11, 2001
Paul A. Acquaviva RC'94
Evan J. Baron NCAS'81
David O. Campbell RC'72, GSM'74
Alexander H. Chiang GSNB'92 . . . — — Map (db m220910) WM
To honor
Jeremy Kane
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal
and
Rutgers University Camden Studen
You will forever remain a symbol
of
freedom, heroism, and sacrifice — — Map (db m220521) WM
Newton Friends Meetinghouse (c 1828) is the oldest religious building in the city of Camden and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Quakers played an important role in the early development of the colony of New Jersey and . . . — — Map (db m220908) HM
John F. Gerry (1925 - 1995)
Judge, Camden County Court (1972-73);
Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey (1973-74);
Judge; United State District Court (1974-95);
Chief Judge, 1987-94
"I have a boundless admiration for . . . — — Map (db m220522) HM
Construction of the Immaculate Conception Church marked the establishment of a Roman Catholic community in Camden.
Designed by Jeremiah O'Rourke in Gothic Revival style, work started in 1864 and finished in 1893.
It was dedicated as the . . . — — Map (db m220864) HM
In honor of
W. Layton Hall
Beloved first Dean
1950 - 1969
For his enduring impact on the lives of students, faculty, and staff. — — Map (db m220519) HM
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