Historical Markers and War Memorials in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Woodbury is the county seat for Gloucester County
Adjacent to Gloucester County, New Jersey
Atlantic County(280) ► Camden County(181) ► Cumberland County(85) ► Salem County(115) ► New Castle County, Delaware(747) ► Delaware County, Pennsylvania(282) ► Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania(1611) ►
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The Clement Oak which sheltered Lenape hunters 4 centuries ago and early colonists 3 centuries ago and children at play in later years is dedicated during the tercentenary of New Jersey as symbolic of the state's continuing growth.
Gloucester . . . — — Map (db m152087) HM
This plaque rededicates the landing site of Jean Pierre Blanchard's ascension from Philadelphia, on this the 200th anniversary of "The First Air Voyage in America" — — Map (db m152088) HM
The History
The 22nd United States Colored Infantry (USCT) was organized in January 1864. With 681 Jerseymen on its rolls it was the most “Jersey” of all USCT regiments. The Regiment left Philadelphia for Virginia at the end of January . . . — — Map (db m174937) HM
This property is registered on the National List of Historic Sites by the U. S. Dept. of the Interior. Built 1638-1643.
Harry L. & Doris A. Rink, Owners. — — Map (db m69776) HM
Hollybush was built in 1849 for industrialist Thomas Whitney. In 1917, the Italianate villa, located on the Whitney Estate, became part of the campus of the New Jersey State Normal School at Glassboro, now Rowan University. The house has served as . . . — — Map (db m222178) HM
Home of Dr. Bodo Otto, Jr., noted surgeon, legislator, judge, and militia Colonel in Revolution. Born, 1748, in Germany. Died here, 1782. — — Map (db m69755) HM
Mater Christi Council 3352
Knights of Columbus
Dedicates this monument
October 10, 1992
to commemorate 500 years of
evangelization in the Americas
"Admiral of the Ocean Sea"
whose faith and courage of conviction
made his . . . — — Map (db m146775) HM
The Township's first Police Station was a one-room office on the first floor of the 1929 Town Hall. It was the headquarters of the Township's first Full-Time Police Officer, George F. Ormsby, from 1929 to his death in 1953. This marker is located . . . — — Map (db m146778) HM
Formed February 8, 1878 and opened its doors July 1, 1878
Thomas Bodine offered the property at Main St. and Library St. Providing a 10 year lease of $1.00 so the library could be built at Main and Library Streets. First Superintendent John . . . — — Map (db m146774) HM
Purchased on September 13, 1978, for $78,000.00 from the First National Bank of South Jersey. Named for Dr. William R. Hofer and Emily G. Ireland. Listed on Wikipedia List of New Jersey Museums. This building is open for school tours and private . . . — — Map (db m146777) HM
The Mullica House
Oldest House in
Mullica Hill, NJ
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
circa 1704 — — Map (db m146781) HM
William Mullica House
32 North Main Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1704 — — Map (db m146779) HM
In 1819, Prince Bent, “a man of collour,” signed a sworn affidavit that he served with Dick Potter (another “man of collour”) in Colonel Christopher Greene’s Rhode Island regiment and that the two had fought together at Red . . . — — Map (db m89764) HM
Ann Cooper Whitall lived in this brick home on the banks of the Delaware River with her husband, James, and their children. On October 22, 1777, British ships occupied the waters of the Delaware River, and local residents of the towns along the . . . — — Map (db m69788) HM
On November 11, 1777, American soldiers at Fort Mercer tested two cannons recovered from the Augusta, a British warship that exploded after running aground the day after the Battle of Red Bank. Both cannons exploded when tested, injuring and . . . — — Map (db m99107) HM
This monument was erected on the 22 Oct 1829 to transmit positively a grateful remembrance of the patriotism & gallantry of Lieuit Colonel Christopher Greene who with 400 men defeated the Hessian army of 2000 troops then in the British Service at . . . — — Map (db m13434) HM
Brigadier General Hugh Mercer Soldier – Patriot – Physician for whom Fort Mercer was named in the spring of 1777 Born 1725, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Died Jan. 12, 1777, Princeton, N.J. Presented October 25, 1970 to the County of . . . — — Map (db m13406) HM
Front of Monument: Upon this spot on October 22, 1777 Colonel Christopher Greene of the First Rhode Island Continentals with four hundred officers and men of the First and Second Rhode Island regiments successfully defended Fort Mercer . . . — — Map (db m13409) HM
The Flag that flies above is a reproduction of the Flag of Fort Mercer This flag was the lanyard at the Battle of Red Bank in 1777. There is no known reason the flag was designed in reverse of Old Glory. This flag was donated and maintained by . . . — — Map (db m99108) HM
General Thaddeus Kosciuszko contributed his engineering skills to the fortification of the Delaware River during the American Revolution which prevented the British Navy from entering Philadelphia in the fall of 1777. This was the second . . . — — Map (db m13435) HM
“The post with which you are entrusted is of the utmost importance to America . . . The whole defense of the Delaware absolutely depends upon it . . . ”General George Washington to Colonel Christopher Greene, October 9, 1777 . . . — — Map (db m89741) HM
[Fort Mercer at Red Bank Side]: Late in September 1777, Philadelphia was captured by British General William Howe, with a serious disadvantage. Extensive American river defenses blocked the shipping of food and supplies to the British . . . — — Map (db m13437) HM
James Whitall, a wealthy Quaker farmer and merchant, and his wife Ann Cooper built the main brick section in 1748. On April 16, 1777, the Pennsylvania militia commandeered the farm and built Fort Mercer in the northern apple orchard. Son Job . . . — — Map (db m13439) HM
In commemoration First Round the World Voyage without navigational instruments by Marvin C. Creamer Departed December 15, 1982 Returned May 20, 1984 — — Map (db m20046) HM
When the Revolution began, Congress ordered construction of river defense systems to protect Philadelphia against a sea attack. A system of cheveaux-de-fries, a series of underwater obstructions, was developed. These consisted of large coffers . . . — — Map (db m13438) HM
Stephen M. Sweeney, Director, Frank J. DiMarco, Liaison Red Bank Battlefield Gloucester County Parks and Recreation Transcription of 1829 Monument in the Original Language North Side A number of the New Jersey & Pennsylvania Volunteers being . . . — — Map (db m69796) HM
“Ye English soldiers came . . . They took two mares from me . . . and while the army was passing they came in and took our bread, pie, milk, cheese, meat dishes, cups, spoons, and then took shirts, sheets, blankets, coverleds, stodking, . . . — — Map (db m89743) HM
“Fire low men, they have a broad belt just above their hips – aim at that.”Colonel Christopher Greene, October 22, 1777 On October 22, Colonel Carl von Donop advanced 1,200 Hessians on Fort Mercer. Dramatically . . . — — Map (db m89734) HM
“Here was a pitiable sight. About 200 were laying on straw in two large rooms, some without arms or legs and others again with their limbs crushed like mush . . . . some floated in blood and told me that some had died for lack of something . . . — — Map (db m89771) HM
While the battle raged at Fort Mercer, American and British naval forces engaged in intense fire on the Delaware River. Earlier in the fall of 1777, American forces had sunk chevaux de fries (racks of wooden, spiked spears) in the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m89740) HM
“This day was especially sad for me. I lost five of my oldest friends . . . . As long as I have served, I have not yet left a battlefield in such deep sorrow.”Captain Johann Edward Ewald, Hessian soldier The Battle of Red . . . — — Map (db m89751) HM
Red Bank Battlefield is a service of the Gloucester County Board of Freeholders. This is the first stop on the 41-mile Oughta See an Otter Birding & Wildlife Trail. Red Bank Battlefield is the perfect starting point for a day or more of . . . — — Map (db m69799) HM
Red Bank Battlefield Park is a 44-acre park administered by Gloucester County’s Department of Parks and Recreation. Enjoy our scenic walking trails, beautiful views of the Delaware River, and tours of The Whitall House and Red Bank Battlefield. In . . . — — Map (db m89747) HM
General Thaddeus Kosciuszko assisted in directing the modifications of the fort at Billingsport during the American Revolution which prevented the British Navy from entering Philadelphia in the fall of 1777. This was the first . . . — — Map (db m69758) HM
In honor of Continental Marine Lieutenants Dennis Leary William Barney responsible for the evacuation of the 112 man garrison 2 October 1777 — — Map (db m69763) HM
The Fort at Billingsport which was constructed in 1777 to control the Delaware River approach to Philadelphia during the American Revolution stood on this site. — — Map (db m69761) HM
The Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse began operation on the evening of December 31, 1880. The lighthouse is a steel skeletal structure standing 85 feet tall with 112 steps leading from the neoclassical pavilion at the base of the tower to the lantern . . . — — Map (db m69773) HM
History of Pitman Grove
A group of Methodist ministers searching for a summer camp meeting location established Pitman Grove in June 1871. The New Jersey Camp Meeting Association purchased land from the Jessup family for that purpose. They found . . . — — Map (db m167374) HM
In the Bicentennial Year the Swedish-American Community commemorates the founding of the First Swedish Church in New Jersey in 1703 on this site, visited April 8, 1976 by his Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. — — Map (db m79409) WM
A Revolutionary War skirmish occurred near this site on April 4, 1778. About 300 Loyalist and British troops marched from Fort Billings (near present-day Paulsboro) to Swedesboro, hoping to capture local militiamen. Finding the Patriots gone, the . . . — — Map (db m79410) HM
To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Trinity "Old Swedes" Church and the visit of Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, April 4, 2003 — — Map (db m79407) HM
As early as 1638, Swedes settled, farmed along the Raccoon Creek. In 1703, Trinity Church was founded along Kings Highway as the first Swedish Church in New Jersey and the third Swedish Church in America. The original Swedish log cabin church was . . . — — Map (db m79406) HM
Nov. 21-24, 1777, Cornwallis had headquarters opposite the Court House. His troops camped on the Meeting House grounds. Many soldiers carried from the battle at Red Bank were buried here in the Strangers Burying Ground. — — Map (db m29227) HM
This property, the home of Captain James Lawrence while attending school in Woodbury, was presented to the Gloucester County, N.J. Historical Society by George M. Beckett Edward Tonkin Bradway Fannie V. Watson Bradway James Cooper Griscom Howard . . . — — Map (db m29418) HM
Erected by the citizens of Woodbury in honor of all who served in the World War < Forward Marker > Dedicated 1966 The trees planted along Broad Street to be known also as the “Avenue of the Veterans” are dedicated to those of the . . . — — Map (db m29372) HM
