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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Florence, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Burlington County, New Jersey and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Burlington County, NJ (331) Atlantic County, NJ (280) Camden County, NJ (187) Mercer County, NJ (430) Monmouth County, NJ (305) Ocean County, NJ (140) Bucks County, PA (270) Philadelphia County, PA (1659)  BurlingtonCounty(331) Burlington County (331)  AtlanticCounty(280) Atlantic County (280)  CamdenCounty(187) Camden County (187)  MercerCounty(430) Mercer County (430)  MonmouthCounty(305) Monmouth County (305)  OceanCounty(140) Ocean County (140)  BucksCountyPennsylvania(270) Bucks County (270)  PhiladelphiaCounty(1659) Philadelphia County (1659)
Mount Holly is the county seat for Burlington County
Florence is in Burlington County
      Burlington County (331)  
ADJACENT TO BURLINGTON COUNTY
      Atlantic County (280)  
      Camden County (187)  
      Mercer County (430)  
      Monmouth County (305)  
      Ocean County (140)  
      Bucks County, Pennsylvania (270)  
      Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania (1659)  
 
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1 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Chain placed across the street
On Hornberger Avenue at 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Hornberger Avenue.
Chain placed across the street one day each year to signify private property of the John A. Roebling's Sons Co.Map (db m33977) HM
2 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Florence M. E. Church
On Broad Street at West Second Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
Holiness Unto The Lord Florence M. E. Church Founded A. D. 1839 First church built 1854 This church erected 1881Map (db m36423) HM
3 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Florence Township Veterans Memorial
On Broad Street just south of East 9th Street, on the left when traveling north.
For those who served God and CountryMap (db m160117) WM
4 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Florence Township War Memorial
On Broad Street at East Front Street/West Front Street, in the median on Broad Street.
[Upper Plaque - Side 1:] We the people of Florence Township Dedicate this tablet as visible evidence of our lasting and eternal gratitude for these men who made the supreme sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of our . . . Map (db m37101) HM
5 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Look Listen and Live — Evolution of the Grade Crossing
On Hornberger Avenue just north of Alden Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Safety has always been the primary concern of the railroads to protect the pedestrians and vehicles crossing railroad tracks. The Camden and Amboy Railroad began operating on these tracks in 1835 and after 1871, became a part of the vast . . . Map (db m212541) HM
6 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Main Cable
On Hornberger Avenue at Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hornberger Avenue.
Main Cable 1906 - 1980 George Washington Bridge 1927 - 1931 Golden Gate Bridge 1933 - 1937 Fabricated By John A. Roebling & SonsMap (db m237171) HM
7 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Richard J. Hughes — 1909 - 1992
On East Front Street, 0.1 miles east of Broad Street, on the right when traveling east.
This plaque commemorates the birth of Richard J. Hughes in this house on August 10, 1909. He became Governor of New Jersey from 1962 to 1970. He served as Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1973 to 1979.Map (db m35923) HM
8 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling Auditorium
On Main Street at 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Built in 1915, entertainment in the auditorium included vaudeville shows, minstrels, boxing matches and movies. It was one of the first centrally air-conditioned buildings in the United States.Map (db m237170) HM
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9 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling Ball Park
On Tenth Avenue at Hornberger Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Tenth Avenue.
Built in the 1920's, this field was one of the nicest ball parks in New Jersey. Originally a wooden fence surrounded the playing field. There was also a large grandstand that could seat 1,200 fans.Map (db m244460) HM
10 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling General Store
On Main Street just west of 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The John A. Roebling's Sons "Company Store" opened for business in 1906 and was the largest and best stocked regional enterprise. It created a bustling center of commerce for the villagers.Map (db m160133) HM
11 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling Inn
On Riverside Avenue at 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Riverside Avenue.
Built in 1905, men working in the construction of the plant and village paid $2.00 a week for room and board. At one time there were two bowling lanes in the cellar.Map (db m33577) HM
12 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling Memorial
On Riverside Avenue at 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Riverside Avenue.
This memorial erected by the citizens of the Town of Roebling in honor and in memory of the founders, sons of John A. Roebling 1905 - 1930Map (db m33584) HM
13 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling Roll of Honor
On Hornberger Avenue at Alden Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Hornberger Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
Abrams, Walter R. • Abrams, Howard • Agoes, Joseph • Alesander, James • Alexander, William • Anchak, Joseph • *Andrews, Alexander W. • Andrews, Malcolm, Jr. • *Arnold, Robert L. • Arnold, Frank • Austin, Lawrence R. . . . Map (db m33309) HM
14 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roebling Roll of Honor
On Hornberger Avenue at Alden Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Hornberger Avenue.
Abrams, Walter R. • Abrams, Howard • Agoes, Joseph • Alexander, James • Alexander, William • Anchak, Joseph • Andrews, Alexander W. * • Andrews, Malcolm, Jr. • Arnold, Robert L. * • Arnold, Frank • Austin, Lawrence R. . . . Map (db m160224) WM
15 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Roll of Honor — 1941 — 1945
On West Third Street, 0.1 miles west of Broad Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the members of Florence Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 who served their country in World War II J. Allen • J Baird • W. Boyle • N. Brown • R. Cavanaugh • R. Coates • J. Crammer • C. Dennis • J. Downey • F. Duffy • C. Gesemyer • T. . . . Map (db m35958) HM
16 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Veterans Memorial — Opre Larson's Post 8838, Veteran of Foreign Wars of the U.S.A.
On 10th Avenue just south of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of those Veterans who served and who made the Supreme Sacrifice serving in Foreign WarsMap (db m160118) WM
17 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Veterans Memorial
On 4th Avenue just north of Hornberger Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice and in honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of our CountryMap (db m160130) WM
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18 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street at 5th Avenue on Main Street.
To the Veterans who have served their countryMap (db m160134) WM
19 New Jersey, Burlington County, Florence, Florence Township — World War II Memorial
On Main Street at 5th Avenue on Main Street.
In memory of our Roebling village men who made the Supreme Sacrifice in WW II Robert Arnold • Richard Engel • Herbert Larson • Joseph Seaman • James Tonne • Joseph Varga Walter Andrews • Carl Larson • Ralph Pigott • . . . Map (db m160135) WM
 
 
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Apr. 26, 2024