A
tribute to
the father of our country
by the Patriotic Order of the
Sons of America
the
County of Camden
the
City of Camden
the
Charles Cornell Construction Corp.
and the
Union of Operating Engineers Local #825 . . . — — Map (db m245148) WM
Author of Leaves of Grass, the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom
that America has yet contributed. His life was an affirmation of freedom.
His poetry was a celebration of life and his philosophy was a preparation for death. . . . — — Map (db m171891) HM
Welcome to the Barclay Farmstead This unique example of a Quaker Farmstead is currently owned and operated by the Township of Cherry Hill, with support from the Friends of Barclay Farmstead. The Farmstead is open to the public for tours, . . . — — Map (db m172699) 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In the name of Tatem-Shields Post #17, Department of New Jersey The American Legion we dedicate this memorial. We dedicate it to the memory of those who fell in the service of our Country. We dedicate it in the name of those who offered their . . . — — Map (db m221052) WM
Dedciated May 30, 1921, by the citizens of the Borough of Collingswood, N.J. to those who served their country in the World War — — Map (db m221053) WM
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 meal for a . . . — — Map (db m220202) HM WM
Township of Gloucester
Incorporated 1695 Camden County, N.J.
This monument represents the establishment of the
first church in Gloucester Township. The land on
which this church stands was purchased from John
Blackwood, the area's largest . . . — — Map (db m220183) HM
The Albertson Memorial Drinking Fountain first stood at this intersection in 1903 when it was erected by John J. Albertson in memory of his father, Chalkey Albertson (pronounced “Awl-bert-son). Practicing Quakers, the Albertsons were . . . — — Map (db m170801) HM
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
Until the 1930's, a small body of water known as 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 . . . — — Map (db m241390) HM
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
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
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
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
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
The location and preservation of this one room school provides a historical and visible link to the first European settlers of this area, Quakers escaping persecution who arrived in 1681. They called this newly settled area Newton Colony located . . . — — Map (db m169686) HM
Near this site, in 1681, Mark Newby, William Bates, Thomas Thackara, George Goldsmith, Thomas Sharp, Robert Zane and other immigrants from Ireland, who came here in quest of religious liberty, founded the First Friends Meeting of Old Gloucester . . . — — Map (db m169752) 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
Joshua Saddler is reputed to have been a Maryland fugitive slave whom Josiah Evans, a Quaker, helped to gain his freedom. Accounts of Joshua's escape, discovery, and emancipation, while interspersed with historical accuracy, has not yet been . . . — — Map (db m169184) 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. . . . — — Map (db m79615) HM
In 1960, the Historical Society of Haddonfield (HSH) purchased Greenfield Hall for its headquarters. As part of its mission to document and preserve the history of the area, HSH has maintained this building and the adjacent Mickle House to . . . — — Map (db m225592) HM
This Memorial
Has been erected by the citizens of Haddonfield to honor its sons who on three occasions answered their nations call to arms and gave their lives while discharging their duties. They died so that the cause of freedom in the world . . . — — Map (db m220517) WM
1917 1919
Honor Roll World War
Citizens of Haddonfield Who Served Their Country
Abel George Herbert · Agnese Aniello · Alexander Charles G. · Alexander J.N. Jr. · Allen Joseph C. · Allen William · Allen William 3rd · Anderson John W. Jr. . . . — — Map (db m220518) WM
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 m189466) HM
In Memory of
Elizabeth Haddon.
Daughter of John Haddon of London.
Wife of John Estaugh.
She was
Founder and Proprietor
of Haddonfield N.J.
Born 1680- Emigrated 1701.
Married 1702 Died 1762.
Buried near this tablet.
Originator of the . . . — — Map (db m171424) 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 m237149) 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
Erected 1926 by the citizens of Haddonfield for the education of its youth and dedicated as a memorial to the men and women of the town who by service or sacrifice aided the cause of their country in the World War 1917 - 1918 — — Map (db m221043) HM WM
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
Pennypacker Trail
A Tribute to
James Lane Pennypacker
A Devoted Student and Interpreter of Nature
by
The Delaware Valley Naturalist Union
“The Passing Charm of Birds and Fragile Flowers
Again Upon the Pond-side Trail
Fulfillment of . . . — — Map (db m240341) HM
Established 1721 by Haddonfield monthly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Elizabeth Haddon, the founder of Haddonfield, was buried here upon her death in 1762. According to Quaker custom at the time, her grave is unmarked. In the early . . . — — Map (db m225583) 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
In memory of those who entered their country's service from the
Haddonfield Public Schools
The World War April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 — — Map (db m221044) WM
The front portion of this structure, built c.1736, on a lot on Kings Highway west of the Indian King Tavern, served as Samuel Mickle's saddler's shop. Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh purchased this building in 1752 from Mickle's estate, possibly . . . — — Map (db m225584) 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
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
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
Mount Peace Cemetery has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 by the United States Department of the Interior. William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2020 — — Map (db m203269) HM
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
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 m220232) HM
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
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
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
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
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
Grover Cleveland 22nd and 24th President of the United States It is believed that after his second term he stayed in this home on his travels to New Jersey. He would often visit Brigantine, retired to Princeton and the town of Folsom is named . . . — — Map (db m174333) HM
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