Historical Markers and War Memorials in Camden, New Jersey
Camden is the county seat for Camden County
Camden is in Camden County
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Bascom S. Waugh was the first African-American physician at Cooper University Hospital, a specialist in Internal Medicine and later in Cardiology. He served during World War II and was a flight surgeon for the 332nd Fighter Group, the legendary . . . — — Map (db m146680) HM
Battleship New Jersey
The USS New Jersey (BB-62) launched from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on December 7, 1942, and served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and as part of a multinational force of peacekeepers during the . . . — — Map (db m133527) HM WM
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, originally named the Delaware River Bridge, opened on Jul 1, 1926, after four years of construction. Commuter rail service was added in 1936. At the time of completion, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge was the world's . . . — — Map (db m146412) HM
Although efforts to build a bridge connecting Camden with Philadelphia began in 1818, it wasn't until 1926 that a bridge was completed. Ferries provided transportation across the Delaware River as early as the 1680's and contributed to the growth . . . — — Map (db m190722) HM
Joseph Campbell and Abraham Anderson formed the Anderson and Campbell Preserve Company in 1869 in Camden, NJ which changed its name to Campbell & Company in 1896. In 1897, John Dorrance, a chemist working for Campbell & Company, developed a . . . — — Map (db m146413) HM
Cooper Street has been one of Camden's most important streets for over two centuries. Known in 1765 as the Middle Ferry Road, it became Cooper Street in 1773 when Jacob Cooper laid out the town in Camden. The street takes its name from the Cooper . . . — — Map (db m208376) HM
Licensed in 1688, it carried New Jersey products to Philadelphia. Terminus for stage lines in 1751, for railroads in 1834 and 1854 — — Map (db m88381) HM
To mark the site
Of The Daniel Cooper Ferry Hotel
Erected 1764
It was used as a British out post 1777-1778
Here was located the first office
of the "Cooper's Ferry Post Office" — — Map (db m146664) HM
African slavery in New Jersey began with early European settlement. By 1766, circa 800 captive people had been sold here at Coopers Street Ferry and two other near ferry landings. In Africa, approximately 24 million men, women and children marched . . . — — Map (db m145252) HM
African slavery in New Jersey began with early European settlement. By 1766, circa 800 captive people had been sold here at the Federal Street Ferry and two other nearby ferry landings. In Africa, approximately 24 million captured men, women and . . . — — Map (db m208367) HM
Eyewitness to History
This massive gun barrel sitting before you was once mounted inside Turret 1 of the battleship USS New Jersey. During the epic battles of World War II and the Korean War this gun barrel, along with the other guns and brave crew . . . — — Map (db m133525) HM WM
Harpoon Anti-Ship Missile
First deployed in 1977, the RGM-84 Harpoon is an all-weather anti-ship missile developed for fleet-wide use. Harpoon is 15 feet in length and propelled by a turbojet motor burning aircraft fuel generating 660lbs. of . . . — — Map (db m133789) HM
1917 - 1918
1941 - 1945
1950 - 1953
1964 - 1975
They gave their lives that freedom might live
World War I
1917 - 1918
That those who served and lived will be honored and not forgotten
1918 ★ 1945 ★ . . . — — Map (db m208381) WM
For more than 100 years, we at L-3 Communications and our heritage companies have touched the lives of millions of people. We have embodied the creative spirit of America and its technological greatness by being a leader in the design, . . . — — Map (db m146672) HM
Lewis L. Coriell was a charismatic physician, scientist, and humanitarian. He established the critical technology needed to produce the vaccine to eradicate polio, in addition to many other pioneering techniques used in laboratories today. In 1953, . . . — — Map (db m146685) HM
M2 Browning
Two Marines fire an M2 during gunnery practice on the Battleship Missouri (BB-63) in 1987. The M2 machine guns on Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) were operated in the same manner. Sand bags could be placed around the gun mount to provide . . . — — Map (db m133782) HM WM
Prior to the 1800s ferries and stagecoaches were critical to the transport of passengers in and out of the City of Camden, and this transportation network continued to grow during the 19th century. Once the Camden and Amboy Railroad (C&A) had . . . — — Map (db m208368) HM
Standing 5 stories high, this side view shows the massive size of the 2,050 Ton 16 inch Gun Turret. It took a crew of 77 sailors to load and fire this three rifle Gun Turret. Capable of firing one 1,900 lb. High Capacity or one 2,700 lb. Armor . . . — — Map (db m133786) HM WM
When the campbell Kids were created in 1904 for a Campbell Soup Company ad campaign, little did anyone realize what enduring icons the fresh-faced, roly-poly characters would become.
The Campbell Kids first appeared with cans of soup and verses . . . — — Map (db m7427) HM
Beginning in the 1620s European settlers of Dutch, Swedish and English origin arrived along the Delaware River in the vicinity of present-day Camden, and by the 1670s English Quakers had established permanent homesteads throughout the region. One . . . — — Map (db m88384) HM
The New Jersey Safe Deposit
and Trust Company Building
was placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
on August 24th, 1990.
The building was completed in 1886 . . . — — Map (db m208375) HM
The revitalization of this historic landmark symbolizes the rebirth of Camden on its 175th Anniversary. RCA Victor Building #17, completed in 1916, was widely known as the "Nipper Building" after the company's Nipper the Dog logo. It became the site . . . — — Map (db m7426) HM
In honor of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America, the County of Camden, dedicates this monument in remembrance of this significant event in world history — — Map (db m146670) HM
USS New Jersey Aircraft
The evolution of battleships in the early 20th century resulted in big guns that could hit a target beyond visual range. In 1929 the U.S. Navy began equipping new battleship designs with spotter aircraft to scout targets and . . . — — Map (db m133790) HM WM
Dedicated to the memory of the Marines
of the Marine Detachments that served
aboard the USS New Jersey from 1942–1991
Sember Fidelis — — Map (db m7432) WM
Donated by the Bantivoglio Family to the City of Camden to memorialize the City for its deep roots in world-wide commerce and shipping.
The Bantivoglio Family owned and operated Camden Iron and Metal which was headquartered in Camden, NJ for 5 . . . — — Map (db m146668) HM WM
Standing just a few blocks from here on Mickle St.(now MLK Blvd.) is the historic home of America's "Poet of Democracy," Walt Whitman. In 1873, after suffering a stroke, Whitman moved to Camden to live closer to his family. He purchased the only . . . — — Map (db m146669) HM
Author of Leaves of Grass, the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom
that America has yet contributed. His life was an affirmation of freedom.
His poetry was a celebration of life and his philosophy was a preparation for . . . — — Map (db m171891) HM
