Historical Markers and War Memorials in Belmar, New Jersey
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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
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 sacrifice
Frederick L. . . . — — Map (db m5557) WM