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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Camden County, New Jersey
Adjacent to Camden County, New Jersey
▶ Atlantic County (211) ▶ Burlington County (278) ▶ Gloucester County (52) ▶ Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (708)
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Josephine L. Thackara. The station was used for both passengers and freight. In the 1960's, the rail . . . — — Map (db m146771) HM |
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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 |
| | Built c. 1970 and used as a tavern for many years. Elections for Council and Assembly were held here between 1800 and 1807. — — Map (db m146763) HM |
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Borough of Berlin
Honors
Korean War
Veterans
1950 - 1953 — — Map (db m146768) WM |
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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
"Nor shall your glory . . . — — Map (db m146760) WM |
| | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
| | This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m79411) HM |
| | 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 |
| | . . . — — Map (db m7430) 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 |
| | Battleship New Jersey
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 . . . — — Map (db m133527) HM WM |
| | 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 m146411) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Our Heroic Dead — — Map (db m146675) WM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
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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 |
| | The Edward Sharp House has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m88379) HM |
| | Enslaved Africans Once Sold Here-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 . . . — — Map (db m145252) HM |
| | Eyewitness to History
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 . . . — — Map (db m133525) HM WM |
| | Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile
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 . . . — — Map (db m133789) HM |
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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 |
| | 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 |
| | M2 Browning
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 . . . — — Map (db m133782) HM WM |
| | 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 |
| | All gave some
Some gave all
South Jersey
=DMZ=
— — Map (db m146686) WM |
| | 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 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 |
| | 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 |
| | USS New Jersey Aircraft
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 . . . — — Map (db m133790) HM WM |
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Dedicated to the memory of the Marines
of the Marine Detachments that served
aboard the USS New Jersey from 1942–1991
Sember Fidelis — — Map (db m7432) 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 5 . . . — — Map (db m146668) HM WM |
| | 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 |
| | This memorial honors the joint forces of 66,000 Filipinos and 12,000 American heroes who fought against the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. The joint forces were positioned to stall the Japanese invasion of the whole Philippine . . . — — Map (db m146694) HM WM |
| | The Cherry Hill area was at times occupied by both forces in the Revolutionary War in 1777. Continental soldiers joined with local farmers in destroying strategic bridges across the Newton and Timer Creeks to delay the Hessians who were marching . . . — — Map (db m94767) HM WM |
| | This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m79600) HM |
| | Cherry Hill Township’s first public sculpture speaks to the history and heritage of the Croft Farm as both the site of a successful milling industry and a station along the Underground Railroad.
Created entirely of steel, the sculpture stands over . . . — — Map (db m79608) HM |
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This memorial grove grows in memory of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner who were murdered in the fight for civil rights in "Freedom Summer," Mississippi, 1964.
May their selfless example inspire us today in our continued . . . — — Map (db m146695) HM |
| | We consecrate this eternal memorial flame to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis in Europe, 1933-1945, in the most tragic of times known as the Holocaust, six million victims, including more than one million children, were martyred solely . . . — — Map (db m146691) HM |
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Physician, poet, political essayist, novelist, sculptor, artists and linguist
National hero of the Philippines
His writings, "Noli Me Tangere" (Touch Me Not) and "El Filibusterismo" (The Social Cancer), which dramatized the Spanish colonial . . . — — Map (db m146693) HM |
| | Here, Old Salem Road, laid out 1681 – 1686, crossed the north branch of Cooper River. The British Army used this road from Haddonfield, June 19, 1778, their right wing branching to Evesham and the left to Moorestown, enroute to Monmouth Court . . . — — Map (db m29226) HM |
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South Jersey Division
Honors the men and women Veterans of W.W.II from
St. Joseph's Church, South Camden
1945 - 1995
50th Anniversary
In memory of our fallen heroes — — Map (db m146698) WM |
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POW ★ MIA
You are not forgotten
World War I
World War II
Korea
Vietnam
Persian Gulf
— — Map (db m146697) WM |
| | In 1944 a Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg was given a daring assignment by the United States and Swedish governments: Save the Jews of Hungary from the Nazi Holocaust. This brave hero ultimately saved 100,000 Jewish lives. As the war drew to a . . . — — Map (db m146692) HM |
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In recognition of
Ronald M. Mayercik
and all POW/MIA
You are not forgotten
POW/MIA Awareness Cmte.
Gloucester/Camden Counties
Sept. 22, 1991
— — Map (db m146696) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m79599) HM |
| | The Kay-Evans house at Croft Farm dates to the mid 18th century when Isaac Kay, a prominent West Jersey settler, built a two-story brick dwelling to accompany his burgeoning milling establishment on the banks of the Cooper River. Subsequent owner . . . — — Map (db m79602) HM |
| | Croft Farm is fortunate to have a number of extant outbuildings on the property, including the only octagonal ice house in Camden County. All three outbuildings were utilized by several generations of the Evans Family, owners of the property for . . . — — Map (db m79603) HM |
| | General Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Revolutionary War Hero
Dedicated By Polish American Congress
South Jersey Division October 14, 1984 — — Map (db m47669) HM |
| | 1626 On this high bank along the Timber Creek was the Indian Village of Armewamex
1730 John Ashbrook in his will reserved “…one whole acre where the burying place now is for the use of the neighborhood.” Making this the . . . — — Map (db m94917) HM WM |
| | The Gabreil Daveis Tavern was built in 1756 as part of a 178 acre plantation. This was the first recorded tavern along the “Irish Road”, the great road leading from Gloucester Township to Great Egg Harbor. Guests could find lodging and . . . — — Map (db m94907) HM WM |
| | Until the 1930s, a small body of water known a Crystal Lake graced the western end of Station Avenue in Haddon Heights. It was framed by North and South Park Avenues and served as the terminus (and namesake) for Lake Street. This lake was created by . . . — — Map (db m79635) HM |
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In honor and gratitude of all Garnets
who have served and are serving in the
Armed Forces of the United States of America
as well as
Local, State and National Law Enforcement
Thank You for protecting our freedom to "play ball" . . . — — Map (db m146710) WM |
| | The unusual topography in the McLaughlin-Norcross Dell area of the Camden County Park dates to the Colonial period. The steep slopes were related to King’s Run, a navigable waterway that provided the area’s first means of transportation in the 17th . . . — — Map (db m79636) WM |
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The story of the railroad and the community of Haddon Heights began in 1877 with the construction of the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad through the area, which was then part of Center and Haddon Townships. The first tracks were narrow . . . — — Map (db m146707) HM |
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Fifth Avenue in the original street grid of Haddon Heights is commonly known as the White Horse Pike. In 1806, this road was laid out from Camden to Egg Harbor along a line through Berlin (then called Long-A-Coming) and the future Borough of . . . — — Map (db m146704) HM |
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In honor of
the men and women who
served their country
during World War II
Sacred to the memory of
those who sacrificed
their lives for liberty,
justice and peace.
In honor
of those
who served
their country
in Korea . . . — — Map (db m146712) WM |
| | [Marker is a collection of photos with captions:]
These historic photos were taken in 1912 from the cupola of the old Borough Hall (where the library currently stands).
Historic Haddon Heights Real Estate Company Map, drawn by Joseph . . . — — Map (db m146713) HM |
| | From 1957 to 1979 Norm Hoff created a youth activity program in this park. Known as Hoff's Park, many "Heights" youths would come during the summer months to take part in athletic activities, games and crafts. Starting in 1978 many of the same . . . — — Map (db m146709) HM |
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Nearly a thousand boy and girl scouts and visitors assembled in the Haddon Heights municipal park SAturday afternoon to witness the dedication of a log-cabin in the woods by borough officials to the scouts of Haddon Heights. Dr. William H. . . . — — Map (db m146708) HM |
| | Welcome to Saddler’s Woods Historic Conservation Area. These woods are in the Newton Creek watershed and contain old growth ecosystems, restored woodlands, and wetlands.
Saddler’s Woods is named in honor of Joshua Saddler. Saddler was a slave on a . . . — — Map (db m79621) HM |
| | Exponent of the Business of Government. Distinguished Citizen-Educated in the Haddenfield Public Schools, Williams College, Harvard University-with an imposing record of the achievement as a Public Servant in his Community, State, and Nation. Member . . . — — Map (db m79615) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m29233) HM |
| | In a marl pit on the John E. Hopkins farm in October 1858, the world’s first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton was unearthed by William Parker Foulke. The find was adjacent to this point. This was also the first dinosaur skeleton to ever be mounted. . . . — — Map (db m29239) HM |
| | John Giannotti, Sculptor Dedicated October 18, 2003 Commemorates the Historic Discovery by William Parker Foulke Haddonfield, N.J. 1858 — — Map (db m29240) HM |
| | During the Revolutionary War the Hessian Army was encamped on these grounds before and after the battle of Red Bank, fought October 22, 1777, near Fort Mercer on the Delaware River, where it met defeat.
The officers occupied the houses on the west . . . — — Map (db m79614) WM |
| | Oct. 21, 1777, Col. Von Donop camped here before the Battle of Red Bank. Gen. Wayne and Col. Ellis foraged nearby in Feb., 1778, but left on the approach of Maj. Simcoe. June, 1778, the British under Clinton and Knyphausen camped here en route to . . . — — Map (db m29236) HM |
| | Within this building then a tavern-house, the Council of Safety for New Jersey was organized March 18th 1777. Herein also, in September of the same year the Legislature unanimously resolved that thereafter the word “state” should be . . . — — Map (db m29230) HM |
| | In late 1776, the British Army invaded northern New Jersey. The New Jersey Legislature fled south to Haddonfield. In May 1777, Hugh Creighton, keeper of the Indian King Tavern, purchased the dwelling in which the New Jersey Assembly had rented a . . . — — Map (db m74234) HM |
| | With four cannon and 1600 Hessian troops, Count von Donop camped 300 yards east of here en route to Fort Mercer at Red Bank. A prisoner that night, Jonas Cattell, 18 years old, was released when the enemy moved out before daylight. He ran to warn . . . — — Map (db m29293) HM |
| | King’s Road → Laid out in 1681 over a portion of the trail of the Lenni Lenape Indians running from Perth Amboy to Salem. --------------- Chew’s Landing Road ← Used by the early New Jersey colonists. --------------- This stone . . . — — Map (db m120868) HM |
| | New Jersey Building at Centennial Exposition of 1876 was re-erected and stood on this site from 1877 until about 1900 — — Map (db m29420) HM |
| | The Old Grove School stood on this site.It was deeded by William E. Hopkins from land which came down through the family from Elizabeth Haddon and here the Grove School was built. Mr. Hopkins wanted all the children of the village to have . . . — — Map (db m29298) HM |
| | The east half of this house was built by the Alexanders in 1813, on the site of an earlier frame house owned by Lydia Bates. Subsequent owners were Benjamin Cooper and Samuel M. Reeves. The west half of the home was added by the later owner in 1835. . . . — — Map (db m29297) HM |
| | Commemorates the Historic Discovery by William Parker Foulke in Haddonfield, New Jersey, 1858 Historic Fossil The 1858 find was the most complete dinosaur skeleton unearthed anywhere in the world up until that time. It was the first that . . . — — Map (db m114425) HM |
| | This street was laid and surveyed in 1681 by order of the representative of the King of England and called Ye Kings Highway — — Map (db m114426) HM |
| | Whitman's summer home 1876-1881 "A pleasant house, part of it quite old with maples and lilac bushes growing in the yard." Location 315 Maple Ave. — — Map (db m88398) HM |
| | Jarena Lee was born February 11, 1783 in Cape May, New Jersey. At the age of seven Lee was sent away to become a house servant. In 1804, Lee experienced a spiritual awakening and was baptized around 1807. After several years of struggle, she felt . . . — — Map (db m92473) HM |
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Lawnside
This tablet erected
and dedicated in honor of
The Men of Lawnside
who answered the call of
the country in the World War
— — Map (db m146716) WM |
| | Dedicated as a lasting
tribute to the men and
women of Lawnside who
served their country in
time of war
World War II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam Conflict
— — Map (db m146715) WM |
| | The Peter Mott House is the oldest known house in Lawnside, the only African-American Community incorporated in New Jersey. Built circa 1845, the structure served as the residence of Peter Mott, and African-American preacher who started the first . . . — — Map (db m79412) HM |
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This Memorial Erected and Dedicated
to honor and perpetuate those of Magnolia who
answered the call of our country in the World War
1917-1918
"In a righteous cause they have won immortal glory,
have . . . — — Map (db m146717) WM |
| | The Magnolia Baptist Church
1894 to 2000
In 1863 Magnolia's Baptist Christians had to travel either to Somerdale or attend Haddonfield Baptist Church. When the population of Magnolia grew larger a need for a new Baptist Ministry in Magnolia . . . — — Map (db m146734) HM |
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The history of education in Camden County commences with the first permanent settlement. This was a settlement of a group of Irish Friends in the year 1682. They had fled from religious persecution in Dublin, Ireland and came to America. They . . . — — Map (db m146730) HM |
| | The Albertson Family
[Unreadable] He also became the first Superintendent of Schools of Camden County Like their father, Charles' two daughters became teachers. Charles passed away on August 21, 1944 at age 80. His brother John Jarrett . . . — — Map (db m146729) HM |
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These were the last years of the Atlantic City Railroad. What began as an amazing accomplishment ended heroically some 124 years later and spanned a century and a quarter 1877 to 1001. Hundreds of passengers a week had been carried "express" at . . . — — Map (db m146747) HM |
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In 1853 the Camden and Atlantic Railroad was chartered. It ran successfully till 1875 when dissension among the officers developed over the handling of the railroad affairs. Four officers withdrew from the Camden Atlantic, they felt that more . . . — — Map (db m146758) HM |
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The Philadelphia Reading Railroad took over the Philadelphia Atlantic City line in 1883. The first concern of the P & R was to standardize the narrow gauge line, this work was completed on October 5, 1884. Soon, passenger service and freight . . . — — Map (db m146757) HM |
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Magnolia
remembers and honors those
brave men and women who
served and those who died in
defense of their country that
others might live in peace.
☆ Isaiah Dobbins
☆ J. Michael Reid
☆ Frank W. . . . — — Map (db m146718) WM |
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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 |
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