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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hamilton

 
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Mays Landing is the county seat for Atlantic County
Hamilton is in Atlantic County
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1 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — 9-11-2001 — "Township of Hamilton Remembers" —
Shanksville, PA • New York, New York • Washington D.C. — — Map (db m190883) WM
2 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — American Hotel — Built 1839 —
Built of NJ sandstone by Samuel Richards, Weymouth Ironmaster, the inn and tavern served courthouse and Weymouth Furnace workers, travelers, sea captains and crews. Entered on National Register of Historic Places in 1979. — — Map (db m92343) HM
3 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Artifact #F-0021.167 — World Trade Center —
This section of steel floor truss was recovered from "Ground Zero" of the World Trade Center. May it serve as a reminder of the events and ultimate sacrifices made September 11, 2001 — — Map (db m208364) WM
4 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Atlantic County Court House —
After the NJ legislature created Atlantic County on February 7, 1837,Weymouth Ironmaster Samuel Richards donated land to build this courthouse. Renovated in 1978. Mays Landing Historic District entered on National Register of Historic Places in 1990. — — Map (db m92339) HM
5 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Colonel Richard Wescoat —
Living at the Forks in 1764, he became an ardent patriot and as a First Major, served in Colonel Richard Somers’ 3rd Regiment, Gloucester County Militia in 1775. He served at Mt. Holly in a skirmish in Dec. 1776 and was wounded at Trenton Jan. 2, . . . — — Map (db m64267) HM
6 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Fallen Soldiers Memorial —
Dedicated to all those who gave their lives for their country. — — Map (db m64268) WM
7 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Gaskill Park —
Gaskill Park was named for Burton Gaskill, a prominent Atlantic County leader, born in Mays Landing in 1889. It was built on land reclaimed by a W.P.A. project in 1937. Historically, it was the site of George Wheaton's shipyard. The West Jersey and . . . — — Map (db m190888) HM
8 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — George Wheaton's Shipyard — Circa 1830-1874 —
Shipbuilding developed in this area at an early period, probably between 1720-1750. George May lived near this spot and is alleged to have built sloops here prior to the Revolution. According to the Penna. Packet, an early shipyard was here in 1779. . . . — — Map (db m92340) HM
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9 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational River — A River to Enjoy and Protect —
In 1992 Congress passed a Public Law 102-536 which designated segments of the Great Egg Harbor River and its tributaries in the State of New Jersey as components of the National Wild and Scenic River System. The designation of 129 miles of the . . . — — Map (db m190892) HM
10 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — POW★MIA —
You are not forgotten — — Map (db m190889) WM
11 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — The Presbyterian Church Mays Landing — Reported missing
Cornerstone laid in 1841 on land donated by Samuel Richards. Services began in 1842. — — Map (db m64269) HM
12 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — The Presbyterian Church, Mays Landing — 1841 —
The Presbyterian Church in Mays Landing was constructed between 1841 and 1844 in the Greek Revival Style. Samuel Richards, owner of the Weymouth Furnace, and his wife Anna donated a lot of ground, valued at $100 and centrally located in May's . . . — — Map (db m190886) HM
13 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Veterans Memorial —
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Hamilton Township who served their country World War I In memory of Joseph Simpkins • Thomas Hannum • James Giordano ☆ ☆ ☆ Korean . . . — — Map (db m190884) WM
14 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — White Oak —
(Quercus Alba) White Oak has a very distinctive light ashy gray bark. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats and grows very slowly. Trees 300 years old are not uncommon, and some have been known to live 600 years. It's uses are many, . . . — — Map (db m208366) HM
15 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — World Trade Center —
The original World Trade Center in March 2001. The tower on the left with antenna spire was 1 WTC. The tower on the right was 2 WTC. All seven buildings on the WTC complex are partially visible; refer . . . — — Map (db m153437) HM
16 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — World Trade Center Memorial —
Remember and honor the thousands of innocent men, women, and children murdered by terrorists in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001. Respect this World Trade Center Memorial made sacred through tragic loss. Recognize . . . — — Map (db m208365) WM
17 ► New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — World War I Memorial — 1917 - 1918 —
Men who were in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy — — Map (db m190885) WM
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Nov. 13, 2026