Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monroe Township, New Jersey
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On South Main Street at Blue Bell Road (County Road 633), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Mater Christi Council 3352
Knights of Columbus
Dedicates this monument
October 10, 1992
to commemorate 500 years of
evangelization in the Americas
"Admiral of the Ocean Sea"
whose faith and courage of conviction
made his . . . — — Map (db m146775) HM
On South Main Street just north of Hall Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Township's first Police Station was a one-room office on the first floor of the 1929 Town Hall. It was the headquarters of the Township's first Full-Time Police Officer, George F. Ormsby, from 1929 to his death in 1953. This marker is located . . . — — Map (db m146778) HM
On Library Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Library Street.
Formed February 8, 1878 and opened its doors July 1, 1878
Thomas Bodine offered the property at Main St. and Library St. Providing a 10 year lease of $1.00 so the library could be built at Main and Library Streets. First Superintendent John . . . — — Map (db m146774) HM
On South Main Street at Blue Bell Road (County Road 633), on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
Purchased on September 13, 1978, for $78,000.00 from the First National Bank of South Jersey. Named for Dr. William R. Hofer and Emily G. Ireland. Listed on Wikipedia List of New Jersey Museums. This building is open for school tours and private . . . — — Map (db m146777) HM
The Charles Dey family acquired this 42 acre site on Old Church Road in 1927. Typical of farmsteads in this era, the house, which had been constructed in three stages beginning in 1820, was complemented by its red barns, shed and protective shade . . . — — Map (db m95998) HM
Near Prospect Plains Road (County Road 614) 0.1 miles east of Half Acre Road.
Welcome to the
Monroe Township Memorial Park
Sculpture Designed by Blaise Batko
The symbols used in the design of this site reflect the events
that touched all of our lives on September 11, 2001.
The nine black granite panels signify . . . — — Map (db m35607) HM
On School House Road at Perrineville Road, on the right when traveling west on School House Road.
Planted June 2001
Honoring every veteran
who has served our nation
With respect and gratitude,
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 262
Monroe Township, New Jersey — — Map (db m35847) HM