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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Monmouth County, New Jersey
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| | July 4, 1941
Dedicated to our fellow employees who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America — — Map (db m10557) HM |
| | In memory of the nearly 300 German immigrants who lost their lives when the sailing ship New Era wrecked off Deal Lake, November 13, 1854.
In honor of Abner Allen, Allenhurst's earliest settler, keeper of the local lifeboat house, and first . . . — — Map (db m14132) HM |
| | Richard Waln, a Quaker merchant from Philadelphia, purchased Walnford as a production source for his import/export business, and to establish an estate for his family. The mills and farm provided goods necessary for all during the American . . . — — Map (db m93736) HM |
| | Generations of Waln/Meirs women helped to build and sustain the farm, mill and domestic life at Walnford and to ensure its ultimate survival. Sarah Ridgeway Waln and her daughter Sarah Waln were among a small but noteworthy group of women who owned . . . — — Map (db m93732) HM |
| | Houses and shops once lined the road across from the mill. These are two of the six known tenant houses that were part of the small community formed by the people who lived and worked at Walnford.
In the 1700s and 1800s millers, craftsmen, farm . . . — — Map (db m93722) HM |
| | Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, used the entire fifth floor of this building for his executive offices during the late summer and early fall of 1916 while he vacationed at Shadow Lawn, the Summer White House at West Long Branch. . . . — — Map (db m5240) HM |
| | In Memoriam
S.S. Morro Castle
September 8, 1934
This monument is dedicated to the 137 passengers and crew of the S.S. Morro Castle who lost their lives on September 8, 1934 when the ship burned off the Jersey Coast when returning from . . . — — Map (db m22309) HM |
| |
In Memory
Of Those Who Fought
in
Defence of the Union.
War of Rebellion
1861-1865
Erected by
C.K. Hall Post
No. 41 G.A.R. Dept. of N.J.
And Womens
Relief Corp No. 25 — — Map (db m5241) HM |
| | For a week following the Battle of Monmouth, the main British Army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton spread its encampment both sides of this road while awaiting transport from Sandy Hook. They embarked for New York July 5, 1778. — — Map (db m5804) HM |
| | On September 11, 2001, many came to this site to witness the horrific tragedy just a few miles away in Lower Manhattan, and, for days afterward, they continued to come to view the smoke spiraling up from the site, most still in shock, not believing . . . — — Map (db m5981) HM |
| | In 1609, Henry Hudson drew water from this spring.
Before the White Man's arrival, Lenni Lenape Indians obtained water from this site. Packet ships continued to use the spring into the 1800's. — — Map (db m5678) HM |
| | Mount Mitchill, at an elevation of 266 feet above sea level, is the highest natural point on the Atlantic Seaboard between southern Maine and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Cartographers (map makers) named the prominence, located in the southwest . . . — — Map (db m22716) HM |
| | Most shore bathers soon realize the back-and-forth motion of the waves breaking on the shore not only stirs the sand but also persistently carries them down the beach. This unseen force is called a “longshore or littoral current.” In . . . — — Map (db m22742) HM |
| | Middletown Township Historic District. Summer camping ground of the Indians on their Minisink Trail, which became part of the King’s Highway. Location of the Burge’s Mill in Colonial Times; British campsite after the Battle of Monmouth. A . . . — — Map (db m116864) HM |
| | Boating is a popular activity on Raritan and Sandy Hook bays. These waters provide both shelter from and access to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the past three centuries, maritime traffic in the Raritan Bay – New York Harbor area has increased . . . — — Map (db m22730) HM |
| | Hartshorne Woods Park is named in honor of the Hartshorne family. Richard Hartshorne (1641-1722), an English Quaker, settled in Middletown in 1669 and became one of Monmouth County’s most prominent early settlers. By the late 1670s he had acquired . . . — — Map (db m40751) HM |
| | To the glory of god
and to those who served
fought and died that our
flag may ever fly in honor
and in peace. This shrine
is reverently dedicated
by Pat and Sandy
Aug. 15, 1949 — — Map (db m37972) WM |
| |
When our Nation called,
They served...
In bitter cold, in sweltering heat,
In burning desert sands.
Dedicated on November 11th, 2001 by
The grateful citizens of Belmar
In honor of our Veterans.
Korea • Vietnam • Persian Gulf . . . — — Map (db m5556) WM |
| | Why is this pole here?
This pole is actually a part of Belmar's maritime history. It is the foremast (front mast) of the Malta, a ship that was wrecked off 8th Ave. in Belmar on November 24, 1885. The foremast was salvaged and mounted here . . . — — Map (db m32325) HM |
| | April 8, 1778
Destruction of
Shark River Salt Works
On this date some 150 men, composed of British Highlanders and loyalists, landed south of Shark River and completely destroyed the salt-works which produced this commodity essential to the . . . — — Map (db m8251) HM |
| | Dedicated
in honor of those who
entered the service
of their country
from
Belmar, New Jersey
and
in memory of those
who gave their lives
in
the World War.
Presented by
The citizens of Belmar, New Jersey
Joseph Mayer . . . — — Map (db m5530) WM |
| |
1941 – 1942
For God and Country
This tablet is erected in Honor of
The men and women of Belmar
Who answered their country's call
In World War II
And to the eternal memory of
The following comrades
Who made the supreme . . . — — Map (db m5557) HM |
| |
1917 1919
The citizens of Bradley Beach
greatfully erected this monument
in memory of its noble heroes
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War
and also in honor of its valiant sons
who so courageously served in . . . — — Map (db m5627) WM |
| | In tribute to Capt. Joshua Huddy of Colts Neck 1750 – 1782 Monmouth County Revolutionary War hero. Erected by the citizens of Colts Neck August 27, 1977 — — Map (db m76469) HM |
| | Site of the home of Revolutionary Hero Captain Joshua Huddy and his wife, the Widow Hart. In 1780, a party of Tories set fire to the home. — — Map (db m15626) HM |
| | Tavern and stagecoach stop on The Burlington Path—from the Atlantic Coast to the Delaware River. Owned by the widow Hart, the wife of Joshua huddy. — — Map (db m15630) HM |
| | Colts Neck Township honors its citizens who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. World War II James Comerford Alex Grabelewski Timothy Lott James K. Moreau Edward Oryll Mitchell Zaleski Korea Robert L. Cox Vietnam John J. . . . — — Map (db m76331) WM |
| | One of 6 "one room" schoolhouses, originally known as the Barrenton School was moved to its present site, and became the Montrose School. Operation ceased in 1922 with the construction of the Atlantic School on Rt. 537. — — Map (db m15628) HM |
| | Site of the 1844 cooperative agricultural community; founded by Albert Bisbane and modeled after the philosophy of French Socialist Charles Fourier. This communal experiment was a success until it was destroyed by fire in 1854. — — Map (db m100372) HM |
| | Born in Bound Brook, N.J. Aug. 30, 1758 son of Benjamin & Margaret Field. Wounded and captured in the Battle of Monmouth Court House. Left in this area by the British in their retreat. Whether he died of his wounds or was slain by his captors is . . . — — Map (db m76329) HM |
| | At this place did one
Thomas Eaton
build a grist mill 1670 — — Map (db m5346) HM |
| | 1941-1945
Dedicated to the members of
Eatontown Fire Co.
Who served in World War II
* Russell Elgrim * Joseph J. Finn
John A. Bennet ∙ David. J. Chasey Jr. ∙ Elmer H. Cook ∙ Charles Dingman ∙ William Dingman . . . — — Map (db m80539) HM |
| | The Old Forge was built in 1839 by William Allcor and operated by the Allcor Family until 1920. Dedicated by the Monmouth Country Historical Association, February 26, 1963. — — Map (db m159399) HM |
| | The Battle of Monmouth
26 June 1778
The Commander in Chief was every where, his Presence gave Spirit and Confidence and his command and authority soon brought every thing into order and Regularity."
Major General Nathanael Greene, 2 . . . — — Map (db m6170) HM |
| | During the early afternoon, the Continental and British Armies were stalemated as they cannonaded each other across Spotswood Middle Brook. Major General Greene then appeared on this hill with four artillery pieces and began bombarding the British. . . . — — Map (db m6165) HM |
| | Major General Charles Lee had only 800 men to try to stall more than 2,000 advancing British troops. The Continentals beat back one cavalry charge before the British grenadiers were upon them. After 3 to 5 minutes of firing at each other at point . . . — — Map (db m6186) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m8970) HM |
| | "You girls should have been with me at the battle of Monmouth and learned how to load a cannon." - Mary Hays Mcaury to Susan Hackendorn, c. 1830
As the temperature approached 100 degrees, and gunners collapsed from heat exhaustion, a . . . — — Map (db m6187) HM |
| | This monument is dedicated to the memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Monmouth county who sacrificed their lives in the World War 1914-1918. Erected by the Membership and officers of the Old Tennent Church, 1920 — — Map (db m155932) HM WM |
| | The Battle of Monmouth 28 June, 1778 1:15 PM – 5:30 PM
“… Shot and Shells flying as thick as Hail.” Major General Nathanael Greene
For several long, hot and exhausting hours during the afternoon of June 28, . . . — — Map (db m6168) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m8965) HM |
| | Built in 1732. Here, after the Battle of Monmouth, Washington ordered the arrest of Lee, who had disobeyed battle orders. — — Map (db m9004) HM |
| | In Honor of Those
Who Served Their Country
On Land and Sea
1917 World War 1919
Killed in Action
Christopher Doughty · Walter Grover
Died in the Service
Charles Burdge · Chester Berry · Myron Morson
Oliver J. Balch · L. Earl Battin . . . — — Map (db m155934) WM |
| | On this site once stood the huge three story charcoal depot. This brick building had open, arched bays along its length to allow for the flow of air to keep the tons of charcoal inside from spontaneously catching fire. The depot was also used as . . . — — Map (db m74236) HM |
| | The Furnace Complex All that remains standing of the Howell Works furnace is the brick stack you see beyond the hill in front of you. In the first half of the 19th century, a large complex of three connected buildings, the bridge house, the . . . — — Map (db m82650) HM |
| |
Upper Marker:
This light was completed in 1764 and is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States. New York merchants petitioned their assembly to raise money for the light by lotteries and tonnage taxes on ships . . . — — Map (db m5092) HM |
| | In Memory of Our Dead
World War II — — Map (db m5218) WM |
| | Dedicated to the gallant men and women of
the United States Armed Forces who
participated in the “Battle of the Bulge,”
fought in Belgium and Luxembourg during
World War II. The greatest battle ever engaged
in by the United States . . . — — Map (db m6964) WM |
| |
Beneath this plaque lies a time capsule installed 16 September 1960 to commemorate the first centennial of the United States Army Signal Corps. The time capsule is to be opened in the year 2060 on 21 June, the birthday of the corps.
This time . . . — — Map (db m32158) HM |
| | Named in memory of
Brigadier General
Henry H.C. Dunwoody
1842-1933.
General Dunwoody was Chief Signal Officer in Cuba from 22 Dec 1898-24 May 1901. Under his leadership, the United States Army Signal Corps reconstructed, extended, and . . . — — Map (db m6614) HM WM |
| | This area is designated Myer Park in honor of Brigadier General Albert James Myer, First Chief Signal Officer, organizer and founder of the United States Army Signal Corps. While serving as an assistant surgeon in the Army, he developed a simple . . . — — Map (db m6833) HM |
| | Dedicated to the
Fort Monmouth
Soldiers and Civilians
Who deployed and fought
worldwide, and to the
families who kept the
home fires burning bright.
Operation Just Cause
19 Dec 89 - 12 Jan 90
Operation Desert Storm
12 . . . — — Map (db m6836) WM |
| | A Memorial
to
Homing Pigeons
In Combat
Courage • Loyalty • Endurance — — Map (db m5219) WM |
| | In memory of
John Stewart Van Kirk
Lieutenant 141 Armored Signal Company
1st Armored Division
Killed in Action 30 November 1942
Djedeida, Tunisia — — Map (db m6859) WM |
| | With malice toward none with charity for all. This bust a gift of Maurice Podell, sculptor — — Map (db m53134) HM |
| | There is no plaque on this monument. There are titles under the brass reliefs of historic events that surround the column. — — Map (db m7123) WM |
| |
Monmouth County Historical Site
Columbia Triumphant Park
This granite carving of Columbia Triumphant–also known as Liberty Triumphant–was part of the original statue placed atop the monument located on nearby Court Street . . . — — Map (db m7066) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m53139) HM |
| | Listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places December 22, 1997 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places March 19, 1998 First Service – October 10, 1701 Construction begun on this site – July 1771 Restoration program . . . — — Map (db m53138) HM |
| | This monument commemorates the pivotal June 28, 1778 Battle of Monmouth which began near this site. A campaign to erect the memorial, led by Freehold native Governor Joel Parker and Major James S. Yard, began in 1877. Its cornerstone was laid on . . . — — Map (db m53132) HM |
| |
Site of
Monmouth Court House
Used as Hospital
June 28, 1778. — — Map (db m7065) HM |
| | On this hill, an angry George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Armies, met his second-in-command, Major-General Charles Lee, and demanded “What is all this? What all that confusion was for, and retreat?” . . . — — Map (db m37518) HM |
| | In memory of the Revolutionary ancestors of Monmouth Court House Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Freehold, New Jersey. 1937 — — Map (db m53135) HM |
| | The oldest building in continuous use in downtown Freehold 1702 First service (at Topanemus) 1736 Charter from King George II 1771 Construction began on the present building 1778 Local lore says the building sheltered wounded during the . . . — — Map (db m53136) HM |
| | In memorium June 28, 1778 This tablet is erected on the field of the Battle of Monmouth to commemorate the imperishable deeds of valiant Americans “at the turn of the tide” in the American Revolution. Near this spot Washington . . . — — Map (db m37517) HM |
| | On July 5, 1778 armies under General Sir Henry Clinton passed this point to reach British ships, at anchor off Horseshoe Cove, which evacuated them to New York. This completed their withdrawal through Middletown from Freehold after the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m41719) HM |
| | Here
Captain Joshua Huddy
of the Monmouth County Artillery
A Prisoner of War
Captured March 24, 1782 while defending
the Block House at Tom's River. Was hung by Torries without warrant April 12, 1782
The British authorities repudiated . . . — — Map (db m5657) HM |
| | Veterans
We Will Never
Forget
Erected by
Friends and Citizens
of
Highlands, New Jersey — — Map (db m5695) HM |
| | Fort Hancock was established in 1895 as an Army coastal defense post. Its huge concrete gun batteries were designed to protect New York Harbor from attack by sea. Although it was never attacked, Fort Hancock’s garrison kept busy with work details, . . . — — Map (db m41712) HM |
| | Messages from the first practical demonstration of wireless telegraph were sent from this site on September 30, 1899 by famous Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi. Marconi had been invited to America by Gordon Bennett Jr., the owner of the New . . . — — Map (db m22615) HM |
| | has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. From 1828 until 1949 the Twin Towers of Navesink served as a principal aid to navigation for . . . — — Map (db m22584) HM |
| | Missiles emerged from silos beneath the pavement, and waited on launching racks while radar tracked the skies. During the 1950’s – the Cold War Era – Nike missiles were stationed here to defend the New York-Philadelphia corridor against . . . — — Map (db m41714) HM |
| | The building in front of you is the powerhouse. Inside the large double doors to your right were the engines and dynamos used to produce electrical power to light the lamp for the 1898 south tower Fresnel lens. This brick building, built in 1909, . . . — — Map (db m22681) HM |
| | In 1848, eight lifeboat stations were built along the New Jersey coast between Sandy Hook and Little Egg Harbor. You are looking at the only surviving structure of the original eight. It was moved here from its Sandy Hook location in 1954 to be . . . — — Map (db m22620) HM |
| | This was a significant site for more than just the lighthouse. In this strategic location, Marconi demonstrated wireless telegraph, the US Navy established a wireless station and the US Army tested various radar units. The Navy’s Bureau of . . . — — Map (db m22614) HM |
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At almost 200 feet above sea level, the Navesink Highlands Light Station, also known as Twin Lights, is positioned on one of the highest points on the Atlantic coast. Lighthouses on this site have guided mariners safely into New York Harbor since . . . — — Map (db m22588) HM |
| | The Navesink Highlands Light Station originally consisted of two octagonal stone towers 320 feet apart. You are standing directly on the site of the 1828 north tower. Its replacement, completed in 1862, is behind you. — — Map (db m22621) HM |
| | During construction of the present lighthouse in 1861, a cannon was found buried on the grounds. It was placed in front of the keeper’s house and for a century was the “mystery” cannon of Twin Lights. There are still unanswered questions . . . — — Map (db m22672) HM |
| | At this location in 1931, Karl Jansky, a Bell Laboratories physicist and radio researcher, recorded for the first time radio signals from beyond the Earth. The source of these signals—radio noise at a wavelength of 14.6 meters—was the . . . — — Map (db m17286) HM |
| | Near this site in 1932, Bell Labs. scientist Karl Jansky first discovered radio waves coming from outer space, thus beginning the science of radio astronomy. — — Map (db m17386) HM |
| | As early as 1700, Baptist settlers conducted worship services in this area. Church records describe the region as “a wild uncultivated place, but peopled with Indians in great abundance”. In 1720, the Baptists refitted a farmhouse on . . . — — Map (db m79450) HM |
| | In 1720, Thomas and Rachel Saltar, owners of a nearby mill and ironworks, deeded 25 acres to early Baptist settlers in the Upper Freehold region. Since then, this site had been under the continuous care and use of the Upper Freehold Baptist Church . . . — — Map (db m79435) HM |
| | This parsonage provided a home for the Baptist ministers at Upper Freehold. It was built in several stages with the oldest section (c.1740), now its center, containing one room on the first floor with an open-hearth fireplace and a beamed ceiling. . . . — — Map (db m79438) HM |
| | A memorial to those who in the spirit of self sacrifice, enrolled themselves in the service of their country in:
The Civil War 1861 – 1865
Spanish War 1898
World War 1914 – 1918 — — Map (db m6010) HM |
| | To commemorate the patriotic men and women who served in the Armed Forces of their country and to honor those listed below who made the supreme sacrifice.
Erected by the citizens of
The Borough of Keyport
Dedicated March 30, 1957
World . . . — — Map (db m6011) WM |
| |
In memory of
all the brave and
devoted men of
Middletown Township
who made the
supreme sacrifice
for their country — — Map (db m146021) WM |
| | Geraldine Morgan Thompson, “First Lady of New Jersey” moved to Brookdale Farm upon her marriage in 1896 and lived here until her death in 1967 During her lifetime she served as New Jersey’s first woman state delegate to the Republican . . . — — Map (db m93758) HM |
| | Benjamin Harrison
August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901
23rd President 1889 – 1893
Vacationed at Long Branch — — Map (db m166754) HM |
| | Chester A. Arthur
October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886
21st President 1881 – 1885
Leased a cottage on Park Avenue — — Map (db m166753) HM |
| |
Built in 1879.
Named for the seven U.S. Presidents who attended services here: Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.
Deconsecrated in 1953, . . . — — Map (db m14049) HM |
| | Several hotels stood on this west end site, but the grandest were the Stetson House and the West End Hotel. The Stetson was L-shaped and had 300 rooms. Although smaller than other grand hotels, it was socially desirable and had modern conveniences . . . — — Map (db m100148) HM |
| |
James A. Garfield
Twentieth President of
The United States
Born Nov 19, 1831 at Orange, Ohio
Died on this site, Sept. 19, 1881. — — Map (db m6891) HM |
| | The Mansion House was considered to be the finest hotel of its day. On August 22, 1861, the wife of Abraham Lincoln visited Long Branch and stayed at the Mansion House. A thrilling demonstration of an ocean rescue by the Life-Saving Service, which . . . — — Map (db m46931) HM |
| |
Norman Mailer
1923-2007
The Scarboro Hotel
1882-1941
Corner of Ocean Avenue and South Bath Avenue
The big news of the 1882 summer season in Long Branch was the construction of a grand hotel, the Scarboro, at the corner of Ocean Ave. and . . . — — Map (db m117692) HM |
| | Rutherford B. Hayes
October 4, 1822 - January 17, 1893
19th President 1877 - 1881
Summered at the Elberon Hotel — — Map (db m165968) HM |
| | These cobblestones, on the perimeter border, were saved from the alleyway behind Steinbach's, later Vogel's Department Store, Broadway, Downtown Long Branch, dating back to at least 1903. Installed October 2002 during refurbishing by the city of . . . — — Map (db m51626) HM |
| |
April 27, 1822 - July 23, 1885
18th President 1869 - 1877
Vacationed for 12 years at 991 Ocean Avenue which was known as "The Summer Capitol" — — Map (db m165465) HM |
| | William McKinley
January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901
25th President 1897 – 1901
Summered at a cottage located at the Elberon Hotel. — — Map (db m166755) HM |
| | Woodrow Wilson
December 29, 1856 – February 3, 1924
28th President 1913 – 1921
Summered at McCall’s Shadow Lawn currently the site of Monmouth University’s Woodrow Wilson Hall. — — Map (db m166945) HM |
| | Desperate fighting took place here as retreating Continental infantry held off a battalion of British grenadiers. “General Wayne, occupying a barn and orchard in front, gave them a very warm reception.” Dr. James McHenry, . . . — — Map (db m14408) HM |
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