On Bridgeboro Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected by American Legion Post #146 in 1942. Located on the former Asa Austin Farm, volunteers observed and reported planes overhead and traffic on the Rancocas Creek. Removed at the end of war. — — Map (db m102892) HM
H.B. Smith purchased the old village of Shreveville in 1865 and renamed it “Smithville.” The map of Shreveville, which accompanied the notice of sale, depicts three rows of houses. Shortly after Smith purchased the property, he razed the . . . — — Map (db m92460) HM
Village on the Rancocas Creek The industrial history of this site goes back to the days of the early colonists who set up sawmills and gristmills, harnessing the natural power of the Rancocas Creek. In the 1830s, the Shreve Brothers, Jonathan . . . — — Map (db m92459) HM
H.B. Smith’s machinery warehouse was the largest structure in the lower village. It stood across the main road from the Smithville railroad station.
The construction of new houses on Forest Avenue in the lower village took place in 1886. These new . . . — — Map (db m92457) HM
On Smithville Road at Railroad Avenue on Smithville Road.
The Burlington County Railroad completed its line to Pembarton in 1861. The benefits of the railroad had a great influence on the village of Smithville. The route provided access to Philadelphia with only an hour’s ride and connections to Boston and . . . — — Map (db m92456) HM
On 4th Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street. Reported permanently removed.
Ashworth, Harry Bailey, Charles Bailey, Robert Bell, Donald Bell, Frank, Jr Bell, Gerald Bell, Gordon Bentz, George Bentz, Russell Billingham, Neil Bozarth, Clarence Bozarth, Harry Bozarth, Jack Bozarth, William Brettel, Jack Brettel, William . . . — — Map (db m37011) HM
On 4th Street (County Road 622) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
Fieldsboro, incorporated in 1850, is the smallest municipality in Burlington County. Early land records identify the area as White Hill. One of its early settlers was Robert Field, who owned a wharf on the Delaware River, several businesses and a . . . — — Map (db m160138) HM
On 4th Street (County Road 662) at Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
Alvord, Corinne •
Ashworth, Harry •
Atkinson, Russell •
Bailey, Charles •
Bailey, Robert •
Bell, Donald •
Bell, Frank, Jr. •
Bell, Gerald •
Bell, Gordon •
Bentz, George •
Bentz, Russell •
Billingham, Neil •
Bozarth, . . . — — Map (db m160136) WM
On Broad Street at East Front Street/West Front Street, in the median on Broad Street.
[Upper Plaque - Side 1:]
We the people of
Florence Township
Dedicate this tablet as visible evidence of our lasting and eternal gratitude for these men who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of our . . . — — Map (db m37101) HM
On East Front Street 0.1 miles east of Broad Street, on the right when traveling east.
This plaque commemorates the
birth of Richard J. Hughes in this
house on August 10, 1909. He
became Governor of New Jersey
from 1962 to 1970. He served as
Chief Justice of the New Jersey
Supreme Court from 1973 to 1979. — — Map (db m35923) HM
On West Third Street 0.1 miles west of Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the members of
Florence Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1
who served their country in World War II
J. Allen • J Baird • W. Boyle • N. Brown • R. Cavanaugh • R. Coates • J. Crammer • C. Dennis • J. Downey • F. Duffy • C. Gesemyer • T. . . . — — Map (db m35958) HM
On Pennsylvania Avenue at West 8th Street on Pennsylvania Avenue.
World War II
Mobilized at Fort Dix 16 September 1940
Campaigns
Northern France–Rhineland–Central Europe
In memory of
our comrades who paid the supreme sacrifice — — Map (db m7263) HM
On South Scott Plaza 0.2 miles east of Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of
Florence MacDonald
U.S. Army Nurse Corps
Heroine of Corregidor
Veteran of two World Wars
Fort Dix Station Hospital
Chief Nurse
1942-44 — — Map (db m97606) HM WM
On Pennsylvania Avenue at West 8th Street on Pennsylvania Avenue.
This monument is dedicated to the only indispensable instrument of war, The American Soldier---
The Ultimate Weapon
“If they are not there, you don't own it.”
17 August 1990
[A nearby companion marker, shown . . . — — Map (db m7265) HM
On U.S. 130 0.4 miles south of Kinkora Road (County Route 678), on the right when traveling north.
Running from the Delaware River to New Lisbon, the historic Kinkora Branch RR carried produce in the 1800s. Later it was used to transport troops to Camp Dix during WW I and Fort Dix during WW II. — — Map (db m34359) HM
Site of grist and sawmill complex erected by Thomas Bedford in 1807. Once was site of original Indian Gristmill which burned in 1762. — — Map (db m79474) HM
On Willow Grove Road at Forked Neck Road on Willow Grove Road.
A general store was maintained continuously at this location since Civil War Days. A Post Office was also located here in the late 1800s. — — Map (db m79480) HM
Celebrated Ann Roberts, last of the Delawares in this State, resided here until her death in 1894. She has become a legend in the Pines. — — Map (db m79473) HM
Log Meeting House, where John Brainerd preached to the Reservation Indians, was located near here. Later used by Whites for worship. Burned in 1809. — — Map (db m79507) HM
Originally constructed for use as a Baptist Church in 1876. Later maintained by Improved Order of Red Men. Elections and town meetings held here for many years. — — Map (db m79509) HM
Site of sawmill in operation for more than two centuries. Had been site of original Indian sawmill.
Operations ceased in early 1900's. — — Map (db m79482) HM
Edward T. Thompson, former State Assemblyman (1871-73) Township Official, resided here. Home built 1807 by Thomas Bedford. Also a store and Post Office. — — Map (db m79476) HM
On Main Street (County Route 669) at Lewistown Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Erected as a tribute to
the men of this community
who served in World War II
————————
* In Memoriam *
Henry D. Hoffman
Thomas B. Hopkins
Honor Roll
Harry Allen • Leslie . . . — — Map (db m35949) HM
On South Cropwell Road at Old Marlton Pike N on South Cropwell Road.
Cropwell Friends has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Built 1809. — — Map (db m79434) HM
Samuel Lippincott took title to a large tract of land from the proprietors of South Jersey about 1700 and developed the site with orchards and a cider mill. A large farmhouse was built c. 1820 by John Lippincott. In the late Georgian/Federal style, . . . — — Map (db m79414) HM
On West Main Street at North Maple Street on West Main Street.
The original building on this site was the Rising Sun Tavern, built in 1820, by Samuel Swain, tavernkeeper and postmaster. Samuel Swain was instrumental in the naming of the village Marlton. The village was named for Marlton, a local soil, utilized . . . — — Map (db m79433) HM
Thomas & Mary Even House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. Built 1785. — — Map (db m79432) HM
Thomas Hollinshead House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Built 1776 — — Map (db m79415) HM
On Branch Street east of Charles Street, on the left when traveling east.
This home was built by Albert and Belle Ballinger in 1911. All construction materials were shipped in two freight cars on the rail line that used to run through Mt. Holly to Medford. — — Map (db m44718) HM
On Stokes Road (County Route 541) south of Mohawk Trail, on the left when traveling south.
Started by Charles Read in 1766, the ironworks closed in 1773. The site included sawmill, gristmill, smithy and 9000 acres of land. — — Map (db m44989) HM
On Mill Street, on the right when traveling south.
This was the head of navigation on the Rancocas. Before 1800 iron and charcoal were unloaded here from wagon to barge for shipment to Philadelphia. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m45026) HM
On Tansborough Road, on the right when traveling south.
An up-and-down sawmill was running here before 1800. Charcoal burned from native oak trees filled the needs of the Philadelphia Mint. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m45077) HM
On Tuckerton Road west of Christopher Mill Road, on the left when traveling west.
In 1678, the tract was 40,000 acres. The present 1743 house was built by the Hewlings family near the earlier mill. Signs of an early Indian camp ground exist across the road. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44668) HM
On Mill Street at Enclave Court, on the right when traveling north on Mill Street.
Built by Lester Gager in 1857 at the corner of Dixontown Road, the school was moved here by the township in 1976. Former students called it the “Knowledge Box”. — — Map (db m45028) HM
On Church Road at Mt. Holly/Medford Road (County Route 541), on the right when traveling west on Church Road.
On February 4, 1847 Medford was set apart from Evesham Township and on March 9, 1847 the first meeting of Medford Township was held here at Crossroads, near the earliest homes. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44965) HM
On Taunton Blvd at Falls Road, on the left when traveling north on Taunton Blvd.
In 1920 Lake Pine was a cranberry bog and Taunton Blvd was a sand road. This log cabin, built in 1926, was converted from a summer cottage to year-round, c. 1950. — — Map (db m45022) HM
About 1860, James Still, “The Black Doctor of the Pines” a self-taught son of slaves, made and dispensed his famous herbal remedies from this site 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44968) HM
On N Main Street (County Route 541) at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south on N Main Street.
Dr. Henry P. Ely built the house about 1844. The mansard roof was added after a fire in 1893. This 2 and ½ story home shows fine workmanship both inside and outside the building. — — Map (db m44717) HM
On Filbert Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Filbert Street.
The 2-story grammar school, built in 1876, had four more rooms added in 1907. Medford High School offered a 2-3 year program here, 1889-1917. The school closed in 1927. — — Map (db m44729) HM
On Bank Street at Charles Street, on the right when traveling east on Bank Street.
Jacob Prickett built this home in 1827. Many windows have early glass. Original corner fireplaces in the living and dining rooms still operate efficiently. — — Map (db m44736) HM
On Filbert Street at Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling south on Filbert Street.
Built in 1842 by Mahlon Reeve, this home was bought by Everett Mickle in 1955. He preserved and shared an invaluable collection of old Medford photographs. — — Map (db m44732) HM
The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) established this graveyard in 1759 along with the beginning of Upper Evesham Meeting that now is called Medford Monthly Meeting. The first recorded burial was that of Mark Stratton in the same year. Plain, . . . — — Map (db m79451) HM
On Union Street east of Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east.
Established in 1759, the first Meeting House was built in 1762 The present Meeting House dates from 1814, with the newest addition completed in 1984. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44780) HM
On S Main Street (County Route 541) at Trimble Street, on the left when traveling north on S Main Street.
22 company-owned houses were built c. 1850 to 1864. Corner fireplaces provided heat and 3 outdoor wells supplied water. Rent was $5.00 to $6.00 per month. — — Map (db m44665) HM
On Old Marlton Pike at Jones Road, on the right when traveling west on Old Marlton Pike.
Inherited by Elwood Haines in 1847 from his father Jonathan Haines, the property was later sold to the Cochley family, who sold it to the Singer family in the 1930’s. — — Map (db m44775) HM
On Christopher Mill Road, on the right when traveling west.
Now called Sandy Run. This typical colonial glazed brick front home was built in 1772. Restoration was faithfully accomplished in recent years.
1847-1997 — — Map (db m45023) HM
On Church Road at Fostertown Road, on the right when traveling west on Church Road.
Started by John Haines in 1778, as a grist mill, the settlement grew to include a sawmill, a smithy, a wheelwright shop, and a cider mill.
1847 – 1997 — — Map (db m44659) HM
On S Main Street north of South Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1842 following a theological dispute that led to a separation between Orthodox and Hicksite Friends in 1827. Friends reunited under one yearly meeting in 1955. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m44777) HM
On S Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by Medford Township in honor of the men and women who served their country 1950 in the Korean War 1955 Abrams, Harvey • Adams, David E. • Anderson, Joseph K. • Bakley, Henry T. • Barnes, Olin • Branin, Harold • Bruder, . . . — — Map (db m45080) WM
On S Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by Medford Township in honor of those who served their country in Vietnam Leroy E. Bunning, Jr. • Barry S. Chilkotowsky • Barry N. Wood • Herman J. Stricker • Harry Bozarth Jr. • Kenneth E. DeMore Jr. * • Harry C. Heinisom • Eugene J. . . . — — Map (db m44896) HM
On S Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
“In honor of those who served their country in the war to ensure peace throughout the world” 1917 World War 1918 ------------------------- Harry Barnes • Samuel Beebe • Helen Branin + • Herbert Branin • Howard Branin • . . . — — Map (db m44895) HM
On S Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected by Medford Township in honor of the men and women who served their country 1941 in World War II 1945 Abate, Canio • Abate, Leonard. • Adams, David S. • Adams, Gene L. • Adkins, William • * Allen, Hazelton, W. • Anderson, . . . — — Map (db m45127) HM
On Branch Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling east on Branch Street.
This mid 1800's house was once a private boarding school run by Milton H. Allen. The next year, 1874, it became Medford’s first fully free public school. — — Map (db m44719) HM
On S Main Street (County Route 541) south of Bank Street, on the right when traveling north.
Isaac Stokes built this brick house about 1813. Half of the two-story upper level is an early sun room addition. This historic building was restored in the year 2000. — — Map (db m44685) HM
On Himmelein Road at Mill Street, on the left when traveling west on Himmelein Road.
David Oliphant bought the sawmill / gristmill complex in 1763. Five generations of Oliphants operated the mill for over 90 years. — — Map (db m44991) HM
On Chairville Road at Marlton Pike (Route 70), on the right when traveling north on Chairville Road.
Adonijah Peacock, a casualty of the gunpowder explosion of 1777 lies here among several generations of his family descendants. 1847-1997 — — Map (db m102409) HM
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
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