Historical Markers and War Memorials in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Camden is the county seat for Camden County
Pennsauken Township is in Camden County
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The Camden and Amboy Railroad, incorporated in 1830, was the first commercially successful railroad constructed in New Jersey. In 1871, the Pennsylvania Railroad took control of the alignment. The Pennsylvania Railroad was often called "The . . . — — Map (db m245137) HM
Safety has always been the primary concern of pedestrians and vehicles crossing railroad tracks. The Camden and Amboy Railroad operated on these tracks from 1835 until 1871, when they became a part of the vast Pennsylvania Railroad. From the . . . — — Map (db m245135) HM
A bridge crossing the Cooper River was built in 1928 on this location (Structure No. 0405-153) as part of the original park construction. The bridge was replaced in 2014 as part of the roadway improvements along Route 30/130. The design of the . . . — — Map (db m146687) HM
[Sign at entrance to the memorial:]
Camden County
Board of Freeholders
Welcomes you to
Veteran's Island
Camden County Park System
Dedicated to all Camden County Veterans for their honorable . . . — — Map (db m146689) WM