On S Main Street (County Route 541) north of South Street, on the right when traveling north.
This classic 18th century Georgian house of Flemish Bond brick was built c. 1785. Note the belt coursing on the 2nd floor and the watertable brick details on the first floor. — — Map (db m44688) HM
On Union Street at Allen Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Union Street.
This church was built in 1875. Dr. A. E. Scheibner had his office here from 1969 until 1992. In 2000 it was converted by his daughter into her own restored historic home. — — Map (db m44671) HM
On S Main Street (County Route 541) north of Trimble Street, on the right when traveling south.
Windowpanes were made here by a farmers’ cooperative in 1825, tableware by Cochrane, and bottles by Trimble. Star Glass operated from 1850 to 1923. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44950) HM
On Stokes Road (County Route 541) north of Himmelein Road, on the left when traveling south.
Purchased for $120 by Evesham in 1813 from Enoch and Hannah Stratton for a public burying ground. Became part of Medford upon the founding of the township in 1847. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44972) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541) at Marlton Pike (New Jersey Route 70), on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
This 1908 late Victorian was home to Albert and Anna Kirby, 1925-1952. He was Master of the Masons, Building and Loan President and a partner in Kirby Brothers until 1945. — — Map (db m44677) HM
On Church Road at Ark Road, on the left when traveling east on Church Road.
In the 1830’s James Still, Herbal Doctor of the Pines, attended here. The earliest of Medford’s four rural one-room schools, it closed in 1918. — — Map (db m44970) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 431) at Branch Street, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
Dr. Haines was the first registered physician in Medford. He helped organize the County Agricultural Society and a local bank. He built this home for his bride in 1826. — — Map (db m44684) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541), on the right when traveling south.
Dr. Reeve built this home in 1876. Medford’s first dentist, Dr. W. Roland Dunn, rented office and waiting room space here from the 1930’s to the mid 1950's. — — Map (db m44948) HM
On S Main Street (County Route 541) at Mill Street, on the right when traveling south on S Main Street.
Physician R. S. Braddock lived in the mid 1800's farmhouse c. 1875-1900. He was President of the Medford Fire Company in 1897 and served as Fire Chief from 1899 to 1901. — — Map (db m44676) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541) south of Marlton Pike (New Jersey Route 70), on the right when traveling north.
Two adjacent homes were built by twins, Everett and Maurice Haines in 1911. Active in the fire company, Everett also was an original Director of Camp Ockanickon, founded in 1905. — — Map (db m44679) HM
On Fostertown Road, on the right when traveling north.
The oldest house in Medford is on land patented to the builder’s father in 1682. The west section was built c. 1690, with later additions. It was in the Haines family until 1919. — — Map (db m44962) HM
On Branin Road at Chapel Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Branin Road.
This 1790’s farmhouse was built by John Peacock. The homestead has been continuously in use as an operating farm since that time. — — Map (db m44976) HM
On Union Street at Allen Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Union Street.
The home was built in 1760, the first in what is now called Medford Village. The 1820 addition was built by the grandson, also named Jonathan. — — Map (db m44781) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541), on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1896 by Joseph Allen, this was the first home in town with indoor plumbing. The land was purchased from Mark Reeves, Medford’s first real estate developer. — — Map (db m44680) HM
On Union Street west of Allen Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This home was built c. 1847. Small corner fireplaces heated the living room and the bedroom above. The 1961 addition blends well with the original architecture. — — Map (db m44773) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541) south of Marlton Pike (New Jersey Route 70), on the right when traveling north.
Maurice and Jeanette Haines lived here from 1911 to 1974. He served years on Township Committee and as Mayor. She was a Quaker minister, admired for her service to the community. — — Map (db m44678) HM
On Branch Street at Filbert Street, on the right when traveling east on Branch Street.
Burials are thought to have started here in the 1820's. The earliest legible date is 1836. Old area family names include Braddock, Prickett, Riley, Kirby and Stackhouse. — — Map (db m44779) HM
On Jennings Road, on the right when traveling west.
Originally on Main Street, this house was used from about 1800 to mass produce cut nails using Mark Reeve’s horse powered machinery. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m45036) HM
On Church Road at Fostertown Road, on the left when traveling west on Church Road.
The "Miller’s House", first mentioned in a 1787 Haines family will, remained in the Haines family until William S. Kirby purchased the mill properties in 1877. — — Map (db m44660) HM
On Branch Street, on the left when traveling east.
Henry Stackhouse built this home of salt box design c. 1815. The front porch was added later. The cedar siding resists the elements without needing to be painted. — — Map (db m44726) HM
On S Main Street (County Route 541) at South Street, on the right when traveling south on S Main Street.
Owen Stratton, born in 1769 on his family’s farm south of the village, purchased this home in c. 1835 to be nearer the Union Street Friends Meeting House. — — Map (db m44687) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541) at Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling north on N Main Street.
From 1881 to 1931 this former railroad station served the 12-mile line to Haddonfield. Milk, produce, passengers and mail were carried until the era of cars and trucks. — — Map (db m44675) HM
On Fostertown Road north of Church Road, on the right when traveling north.
This early simply detailed frame house was the home of the sawmill foreman at the mill complex. With the mill and the "Miller’s House" it is on the National Register. — — Map (db m44657) HM
On Branch Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling east on Branch Street.
This Federal style brick home was built in 1830 for merchant Stacy Prickett. Legendary school mistress Bess Cowperthwaite, lived here in the early 1900's. — — Map (db m44720) HM
On S Main Stree (County Route 541) south of South Street, on the right when traveling south.
Isaac Stratton, son of Mark Stratton, in c. 1760 built this Flemish Bond brick home. It was probably built in two sections. In 1795 Robert Braddock purchased the property. — — Map (db m44772) HM
On Medford/Mt Holly Road (County Route 541) at Setter Club Road, on the right when traveling south on Medford/Mt Holly Road.
This, the second oldest home in Medford, was built in 1732. The Flemish Bond brick home remained in the Wilkins family until c. 1915, when it was sold to the English Setter Club. — — Map (db m45020) HM
On Medford/Mt Holly Road (County Route 541) north of Church Road, on the right when traveling south.
Built by Ephraim Stratton c. 1830 in the style of a townhouse at Crossroads, which was the hub of Upper Evesham. Tolls were collected here on the Medford-Mt. Holly Turnpike. — — Map (db m45019) HM
On Chairville Road at Marlton Pike (New Jersey Route 70), on the left when traveling north on Chairville Road.
A chair parts factory and a sawmill operated here from 1845 to 1890. Chairville’s one-room school served children in the area until 1900. — — Map (db m44661) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541), on the right when traveling south.
Joseph Bowker paid $300 for the lot on which this 1876 home was built. In the early 1900's, Sadie Weeks Bowker always had 4 or 5 school teachers boarding with her. — — Map (db m44682) HM
On S Main Street (County Route 541) south of South Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1841, this Greek Revival House has Flemish Bond brick pattern. The first floor was once a store, changed to a two-family home c. 1900. — — Map (db m44771) HM
On Church Road at Eayrestown Road, on the right when traveling east on Church Road.
Milton Allen attended Eastern School in 1848. He became the teacher in 1854. Eastern was moved from across the road in 1901. Next Kirby’s Mill School operated there until 1918. — — Map (db m44953) HM
On East Main Street at Chester Avenue on East Main Street.
The granite stone behind this plaque marks the location of the first Friends Meeting House. Built of logs in 1700. It was the earliest building for worship in Moorestown.
In 1720, it burned and was replaced with a large stone building which was . . . — — Map (db m24650) HM
This home was built in 1894 by Samuel L. Allen, inventor of the Flexible Flyer sled and the Planet Junior Plow.
In 1920 it was purchased and refurbished by Eldridge R. Johnson, founder and president of the Victor Talking Machine Company, forerunner . . . — — Map (db m79567) HM
1682-Settled by Friends; 1698-Founded as Chester Township; 1700-Recognized as business and cultural center of area; 1778-British Officers lodged here;1802-Named Moorestown in honor of Thomas Moore Tavern Keeper; 1812-Present town hall erected. — — Map (db m79573) HM
On East Main Street at Chester Avenue on East Main Street.
He was well known as a maker of grandfather clocks. Circa 1775-1832.
For a number of years he was a member of the township committee.
A Quaker, he died in 1832 and is buried in the Friends Graveyard across Main Street.
The building, later . . . — — Map (db m24651) HM
On E Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Oldest portion built by Joshua Borton Circa 1800 Owners: Gilbert Page, General Store & PO. 3rd Postmaster 1813 – 1839 Ebenezer Roberts Late 1800. — — Map (db m35963) HM
On East Main Street at Chester Avenue on East Main Street.
Built as a tavern about 1800, it became known in 1846 as the William Penn Hotel. C.C. & B.F. Coles purchased it in 1859 changing the name to Coles Hotel in 1890. Many important persons stopped here. It was also the home of the Camden-Moorestown . . . — — Map (db m24659) HM
John Cox bought this tavern in 1745. He was town clerk from 1748 to 1791. Town meetings were held here until 1812 when the Town Hall was built. It was the home of the stagecoach line to Camden from 1835 to 1850 and a stop of the Mt. Holly stage. It . . . — — Map (db m79568) HM
Built by Thomas Moore in 1734 it was the towns first tavern. It was a two story frame building with two rooms on each floor. The building was demolished in 1878. The town of Moorestown derived its name from Thomas Moore who died July 30th, 1760. — — Map (db m79576) HM
Five hundred feet down the hill was a spring of clear, cold water around which the Indians camped before the coming of the white man.
It was also near this spring that the first white settlers built their log cabins and started the community of . . . — — Map (db m79578) HM
Oldest center portion c. 1738, with later additions 1760’s, the Smith Mansion and 160 acre farm, which hosted Lafayette during the American Revolution, was also raided by Hessian troops. Presented 19 October 2000 The Rancocas Valley Chapter . . . — — Map (db m35879) HM
Front part built in 1812. Rear section with a stage added in 1859 and a jail at east rear corner in 1876. It was the town center for political meetings, lectures, suppers, fairs, flower shows and early silent movies. First police station located . . . — — Map (db m24652) HM
On Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here on December 23, 1776 was fought the Battle of Ironworks Hill. This diversionary tactic aided Washington to capture Trenton. — — Map (db m35868) HM
On Park Drive at Commerce Street, on the right when traveling north on Park Drive.
This Mill Stone was recovered from the site of the historic industrial park at the corner of Mill and Pine street. Built in 1796 by Cox & Davidson and operated with five French Burrs until destroyed by fire in 1910. This Mill Stone is the only true . . . — — Map (db m237172) HM
On High Street at Grant Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
The Burlington County Prison Museum is a National Historical Landmark located here in the heart of historic Mount Holly, New Jersey.
Designed by Robert Mills, one of America's first native-born and trained architects, the Burlington County . . . — — Map (db m35420) HM
On High Street at Grant Street, on the right when traveling south on High Street.
This Burlington County Jail was designed, 1808, by Robert Mills, noted Federal architect. His plan still influences penal building. — — Map (db m35417) HM
On Mill Street (County Route 537) at Pine Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street.
1771 – 1822 - Samuel Clark and Butler Atkinson Cabinet Makers 1822 – 1829 - Alexander A. Young Sold Tinwear and Stoves He also printed “Chronicle” . . . — — Map (db m237156) HM
On this site stood John Woolman’s Tailor Shop Here he probably “tended shop and kept books” in 1740 when a lad of 20. He bought the property in 1747, and deeded it to his mother, Elizabeth Woolman in 1753. *************** The second . . . — — Map (db m79684) HM
On Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
A decisive skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Colonel Samuel Griffin’s troops were entrenched at this site. They decoyed Colonel (Count) Kurt von Donop’s Hessian soldiers away from Bordentown thus reducing the enemy forces defending Trenton and . . . — — Map (db m237155) HM
On Mill Street (County Route 537) at High Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street.
This Hardware Store Established on Mill Street by William Calvert in 1770 1920-30 Storefront Restored by Paul Musgrove of Mount Holly For the Present Owner, Arthur R. Eldred September 22, 1980 — — Map (db m79685) HM
On Petticoat Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
On orders from General Washington to pull Hessian troops southward from positions of support near Trenton, 600 Americans, stationed at Mount Holly under Colonel Samuel Griffin, attacked a Hessian outpost here on December 21. When the 3,000 Hessians . . . — — Map (db m35866) HM
On Jacksonville Jobstown Road, on the right when traveling east.
The brick structure standing near this point, is Copany Meeting House, built in 1775, following a skirmish between American units under Colonel Samuel Griffin and Hessian troops commanded by Colonel Kurt von Donop at nearby Petticoat Bridge on . . . — — Map (db m35867) HM
Part of General Clinton's British Army under the Hessian General Knyphausen passed by here on the way to capture Mount Holly on June 20, 1778.
At nearby Hainesport a skirmish developed when Patriots destroyed the bridge over the Rancocas Creek. . . . — — Map (db m117292) HM
On Hooten Avenue, 0.2 miles west of Moorestown-Mount Laurel Road, on the left when traveling west.
Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977) was born and spent her childhood years in this farmhouse, Paulsdale. She grew up in a Quaker family with a tradition of activism in education and public service and a strong belief in equality. Alice Paul dedicated her . . . — — Map (db m35780) HM
On Moorestown - Mount Laurel Road at Hainesport Road, on the left when traveling east on Moorestown - Mount Laurel Road.
Oldest Friends Meeting House in Burlington County – Used as barracks for General Clinton’s troops in June 1778 Built 1760 Addition 1798 — — Map (db m35883) HM
On County Road 537 at milepost 13.8 at Larchmont Blvd, on the right when traveling west on County Road 537.
The "Marne Highway" part of Burlington County route 537 connects Moorestown with Mount Holly. The last great attack in WWI by three German divisions in the battlefield sectors of the "Marne" in France was crush during July and August 1918. So . . . — — Map (db m60364) HM
In 1743, John Penn deeded to Evesham Twp. this one acre of land for "strangers deceased, therein, Negro slaves, and poor...for evermore." — — Map (db m79416) HM
On Hooten Avenue, 0.2 miles Moorestown-Mount Laurel Road, on the left when traveling west.
The birthplace and family home of Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977), 20th century international women's rights leader. As founder of the National Women's Party, Dr. Paul played a central role in the final struggle for women's suffrage, and authored the . . . — — Map (db m35784) HM
Paulsdale
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
This is the birthplace of Alice Stokes Paul, suffragist, . . . — — Map (db m92472) HM
All living things depend on water to service. Water covers almost three quarters of the earth's surface, but only three percent of it is fresh water, and less than one third of that is usable. The remaining fresh water is locked up as snow and ice . . . — — Map (db m36820) HM
On Parry Avenue north of East Spring Garden Street, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 and all the heroic actions of our first responders. God Bless America Land of the free and home of the brave — — Map (db m194885) WM
On West Broad Street at Cinnaminson Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Broad Street.
Chief Flournoy served the Borough of Palmyra Police Department from 1950-1975 and was the Chief of Police from 1959-1975, the first African-American Chief of Police in the Nation. He was the President of the Burlington County Chiefs association . . . — — Map (db m194888) HM
On East Spring Garden Street east of Cinnaminson Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Spring Garden Street
School
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1992 — — Map (db m194887) HM
Near Tacony Palmyra Bridge (New Jersey Route 73) 0.2 miles north of Temple Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Points of Interest
105 Griffith Morgan House, a ca. 1693 native sandstone farmhouse, may be the oldest surviving house in Camden County. On the National Register of Historic Places, it is maintained as a public historic site by a . . . — — Map (db m194890) HM
On Pavilion Avenue at Lafayette Street (New Jersey Route 543), on the right when traveling north on Pavilion Avenue.
The funding for the restoration and lighting of the
Keystone Watchcase Clock Tower was raised by the
Riverside Business Association
[Officers, Board Members, Contributors]
Contributions as of June 17, 2002
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m131440) HM
On Zurbrugg Way at North Pavilion Avenue (County Road 543), on the right when traveling west on Zurbrugg Way.
A farm owner named Samuel Bechtold established the town of Progress in 1852 as a summer resort for Philadelphia residents, particularly of German descent, and in 1867 the village was renamed Riverside. By the late 19th century Riverside had . . . — — Map (db m194827) HM
On Pavilion Avenue at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on Pavilion Avenue.
In honor of our citizens who answered the call
World War 1917 - 1918
Died in Service
☆Charles Frinkzas ☆Samuel T. Lambert ☆Edgar S. Nugent ☆Nicholas Piccone
☆Luigo Di. Gregione ☆Samuel Louder ☆James . . . — — Map (db m131432) WM
On Pavilion Avenue south of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Riverside
honors those who
served in World War II
These gave their today
for our tomorrow.
John C. Adams, Jr. • Matthew J. Kirchner
Frank J. Astemborski • Walter J. Kranz
Frederick E. Benoit • Emory E. Laslocky
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m131436) WM
On Bank Avenue just east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dating to 1851 and designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan as an Italianate Villa, the iconic Caleb Clothier House remains as one of the several founders' "cottages" along the Delaware River bank in Riverton.
Clothier and nine other . . . — — Map (db m194862) HM
On Main Street just north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 1868 rectory is the earliest building on the church complex. Designed by John Fraser, the building is typical of the Second Empire style with a mansard roof, arched windows, and a symmetrical façade made slightly asymmetrical by the vestigial . . . — — Map (db m194847) HM
On Main Street just north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
At 7:30 on the evening of December 23, 1855, a bell on the steamship "Wave" moored to the wharf at the foot of Main Street tolled to summon residents to the first church service to be held in the newly founded (1851) town of Riverton. The . . . — — Map (db m194851) HM
On Main Street at 4th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The home of the Campbell Soup Company's founder
As a child in deep South Jersey, Joseph Campbell likely could not dream how successful his life would be – and he would have been stunned to learn that nearly two centuries later his . . . — — Map (db m194857) HM
On South Broad Street at Lippincott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on South Broad Street.
Safety has always been the primary concern of the railroads to protect the pedestrians and vehicles crossing railroad tracks. The Camden and Amboy Railroad began operating on these tracks in 1835 and after 1871, became a part of the vast . . . — — Map (db m194840) HM
On Bank Avenue at Penn Street, on the left when traveling west on Bank Avenue.
Two approaches to ending slavery
Just two families owned this house for 90 years, each acting differently to end slavery. The Quaker Parrish family had long worked tirelessly toward peaceful abolition. The next owner, William Levis . . . — — Map (db m194879) HM
On Main Street at Broad Street (County Road 543), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
On January 14, 1976, Thomas C. Whitelock, a patrolman for the Riverton Police Department, made the ultimate sacrifice. patrolman Whitelock put his life on the line while answering a call for a subject who was mentally unstable. Patrolman . . . — — Map (db m194844) HM
On Broad Street (County Road 543) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Broad Street.
Riverton was established by ten wealthy Philadelphia merchants in 1851. They bought a large riverside section of Joseph Lippincott's farm, selected sites for their summer homes and divided the rest into lots to be sold. The founders hired noted . . . — — Map (db m194846) HM
On Main Street just south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
A building's private life takes a surprising public twist
For the first decades of this snug cottage's life it was the quiet home of a single man. Then, for more than a century, thousands have enjoyed its books, computers, and more. . . . — — Map (db m194859) HM
On Cedar Street at River Road (County Road 543), on the right when traveling west on Cedar Street.
Purchased May 10, 1923, for the use of the citizens of Riverton.
Dedicated July 4, 1931, to the soldiers and sailors from this borough, who served their country in the World War. — — Map (db m220863) WM
On 5th Street just east of Howard Street, on the right when traveling west.
When public education began here, there was no Riverton — or Palmyra — and the idea of public schools was so radical that there were few anywhere in America. Though the Quaker schools of Westfield and Moorestown Friends were formed by . . . — — Map (db m220860) HM
On Bank Avenue at Penn Street, on the right when traveling west on Bank Avenue.
The face of Riverton, then and now
In 1851, travel on rough dirt roads and primitive, sooty railroads was unpleasant - but steamboats on the river were fast and smooth.
Riverton was laid out with the steamboat pier as the . . . — — Map (db m194880) HM
