Historical Markers and War Memorials in Berlin, New Jersey
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Berlin is in Camden County
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First settlers came in 1714. Village once called “Long-A-Coming”, being along the Lonaconing Indian Trail from the river to the sea. — — Map (db m128898) HM
Built by Thomas Wright, the Berlin Hotel is the oldest commercial building on Route 30 from Philadelphia to Atlantic City.
The hotel was used as a stopping point for mule teams, stagecoaches, jitneys, and buses. It was used as a hotel and . . . — — Map (db m146762) HM
The Long-A-Coming Station, as it was originally called, was built in 1856. The name was changed to Berlin 1867.
The first Station Agent was Joseph L. Thackara. The station was used for both passengers and freight. In the 1960's, the rail . . . — — Map (db m223657) HM
In remembrance of all buried here
including:
Lenape Indians — Hessian Soldiers
Arthur R. Eldred
First Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America
Aug. 21, 1912
Capt. Carlton R. Rouh U.S.M.C.
Awarded Congressional . . . — — Map (db m146761) HM WM
In memory of
Lieut. Warren Stafford, Jr.
Bombardier
303rd Bomb Group (H)
358th Squadron U.S.A.F.
Missing in Action
February 3rd, 1944
Over Wilhelmshaven
East Frisian Islands
Germany
Public School of Longacoming School District 7 until 1874. Served as Town Hall for public elections, official meetings, from 1874 through 1957. Berlin Public Library, 1882-1958. Civic meetings, socials, bazaars, contests held here for 85 years. — — Map (db m146770) HM
This tablet is dedicated
in honor of the residents of Berlin Township
who answered the call of their country
in the World War 1917-1918
— — Map (db m146766) WM
First house built on Avenue. Renovated 1933.
House of Daniel M. Stout, M.D. from 1856 to 1908.
Family members long-time leaders in Methodist Church of Long-A-Coming and Berlin. — — Map (db m146772) HM
Borough of Berlin
Honors
those citizens who answered the call of duty to serve their country during the Vietnam War. We commend them for their courage and dedication with the hope of preserving our freedom so that all mankind will live in . . . — — Map (db m146769) WM
1941 - 1945
In · Memory · Of
Our · Honored · Dead
We · Here · Highly · Resolve · That · These
Dead · SHall · Not · Have · Died · In · Vain
In · Grateful · Tribute
To · Berlin's · Citizens
Who · Valiantly · . . . — — Map (db m146767) WM
