Historical Markers and War Memorials in Haddonfield, New Jersey
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Exponent of the Business of Government. Distinguished Citizen-Educated in the Haddenfield Public Schools, Williams College, Harvard University-with an imposing record of the achievement as a Public Servant in his Community, State, and Nation. . . . — — Map (db m79615) HM
On Kings Hwy E (New Jersey Route 41) at Roberts Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Kings Hwy E.
In 1960, the Historical Society of Haddonfield (HSH) purchased Greenfield Hall for its headquarters. As part of its mission to document and preserve the history of the area, HSH has maintained this building and the adjacent Mickle House to . . . — — Map (db m225592) HM
On Kings Hwy (New Jersey Route 41) at Sylvan Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Kings Hwy.
This Memorial
Has been erected by the citizens of Haddonfield to honor its sons who on three occasions answered their nations call to arms and gave their lives while discharging their duties. They died so that the cause of freedom in the world . . . — — Map (db m220517) WM
On Kings Hwy (New Jersey Route 41) at Sylvan Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Kings Hwy.
1917 1919
Honor Roll World War
Citizens of Haddonfield Who Served Their Country
Abel George Herbert · Agnese Aniello · Alexander Charles G. · Alexander J.N. Jr. · Allen Joseph C. · Allen William · Allen William 3rd · Anderson John W. Jr. . . . — — Map (db m220518) WM
In a marl pit on the John E. Hopkins farm in October 1858, the world’s first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton was unearthed by William Parker Foulke. The find was adjacent to this point. This was also the first dinosaur skeleton to ever be mounted. . . . — — Map (db m29239) HM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Kings Highway.
John Giannotti, Sculptor Dedicated October 18, 2003 Commemorates the Historic Discovery by William Parker Foulke Haddonfield, N.J. 1858 — — Map (db m29240) HM
During the Revolutionary War the Hessian Army was encamped on these grounds before and after the battle of Red Bank, fought October 22, 1777, near Fort Mercer on the Delaware River, where it met defeat.
The officers occupied the houses on the west . . . — — Map (db m79614) WM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41) at Kings Lane, on the right when traveling south on Kings Highway.
Oct. 21, 1777, Col. von Donop camped here before the Battle of Red Bank. Gen. Wayne and Col. Ellis foraged nearby in Feb., 1778, but left on the approach of Maj. Simcoe. June, 1778, the British under Clinton and Knyphausen camped here en route to . . . — — Map (db m189466) HM
On Haddon Avenue at Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling west on Haddon Avenue.
In Memory of
Elizabeth Haddon.
Daughter of John Haddon of London.
Wife of John Estaugh.
She was
Founder and Proprietor
of Haddonfield N.J.
Born 1680- Emigrated 1701.
Married 1702 Died 1762.
Buried near this tablet.
Originator of the . . . — — Map (db m171424) HM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41), on the right when traveling south.
Within this building then a tavern-house, the Council of Safety for New Jersey was organized March 18th 1777. Herein also, in September of the same year the Legislature unanimously resolved that thereafter the word “state” should be . . . — — Map (db m29230) HM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41), on the right when traveling south.
In late 1776, the British Army invaded northern New Jersey. The New Jersey Legislature fled south to Haddonfield. In May 1777, Hugh Creighton, keeper of the Indian King Tavern, purchased the dwelling in which the New Jersey Assembly had rented a . . . — — Map (db m74234) HM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41) at Mechanic Street, on the right when traveling south on Kings Highway.
With four cannon and 1600 Hessian troops, Count von Donop camped 300 yards east of here en route to Fort Mercer at Red Bank. A prisoner that night, Jonas Cattell, 18 years old, was released when the enemy moved out before daylight. He ran to warn . . . — — Map (db m237149) HM
On Kings Highway at Chew’s Landing Road, on the left when traveling south on Kings Highway.
King’s Road → Laid out in 1681 over a portion of the trail of the Lenni Lenape Indians running from Perth Amboy to Salem. --------------- Chew’s Landing Road ← Used by the early New Jersey colonists. --------------- This stone . . . — — Map (db m120868) HM
On Kings Highway East (New Jersey Route 41) west of Morehouse Lane, on the right when traveling west.
Erected 1926 by the citizens of Haddonfield for the education of its youth and dedicated as a memorial to the men and women of the town who by service or sacrifice aided the cause of their country in the World War 1917 - 1918 — — Map (db m221043) HM WM
On Grove Street at Lake Street, on the left when traveling west on Grove Street.
The Old Grove School stood on this site.It was deeded by William E. Hopkins from land which came down through the family from Elizabeth Haddon and here the Grove School was built. Mr. Hopkins wanted all the children of the village to have . . . — — Map (db m29298) HM
On Grove Street at Coles Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
Pennypacker Trail
A Tribute to
James Lane Pennypacker
A Devoted Student and Interpreter of Nature
by
The Delaware Valley Naturalist Union
“The Passing Charm of Birds and Fragile Flowers
Again Upon the Pond-side Trail
Fulfillment of . . . — — Map (db m240341) HM
On Friends Avenue at Lake Street, on the left when traveling west on Friends Avenue.
Established 1721 by Haddonfield monthly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Elizabeth Haddon, the founder of Haddonfield, was buried here upon her death in 1762. According to Quaker custom at the time, her grave is unmarked. In the early . . . — — Map (db m225583) HM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41), on the left when traveling south.
The east half of this house was built by the Alexanders in 1813, on the site of an earlier frame house owned by Lydia Bates. Subsequent owners were Benjamin Cooper and Samuel M. Reeves. The west half of the home was added by the later owner in 1835. . . . — — Map (db m29297) HM
On Kings Highway East (New Jersey Route 41) west of Morehouse Lane.
In memory of those who entered their country's service from the
Haddonfield Public Schools
The World War April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 — — Map (db m221044) WM
On Kings Hwy E (New Jersey Route 41) at Roberts Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Kings Hwy E.
The front portion of this structure, built c.1736, on a lot on Kings Highway west of the Indian King Tavern, served as Samuel Mickle's saddler's shop. Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh purchased this building in 1752 from Mickle's estate, possibly . . . — — Map (db m225584) HM
On Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41) at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Kings Highway.
Commemorates the Historic Discovery by William Parker Foulke in Haddonfield, New Jersey, 1858 Historic Fossil The 1858 find was the most complete dinosaur skeleton unearthed anywhere in the world up until that time. It was the first that . . . — — Map (db m114425) HM
