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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hamilton, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Atlantic 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 Atlantic County, NJ (280) Burlington County, NJ (331) Camden County, NJ (187) Cape May County, NJ (169) Cumberland County, NJ (85) Gloucester County, NJ (55) Ocean County, NJ (140)  AtlanticCounty(280) Atlantic County (280)  BurlingtonCounty(331) Burlington County (331)  CamdenCounty(187) Camden County (187)  CapeMayCounty(169) Cape May County (169)  CumberlandCounty(85) Cumberland County (85)  GloucesterCounty(55) Gloucester County (55)  OceanCounty(140) Ocean County (140)
Mays Landing is the county seat for Atlantic County
Hamilton is in Atlantic County
      Atlantic County (280)  
ADJACENT TO ATLANTIC COUNTY
      Burlington County (331)  
      Camden County (187)  
      Cape May County (169)  
      Cumberland County (85)  
      Gloucester County (55)  
      Ocean County (140)  
 
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1 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — 9-11-2001"Township of Hamilton Remembers"
On Main Street (U.S. 40) just east of Cape May Avenue (New Jersey Route 50), on the left when traveling east.
Shanksville, PA • New York, New York • Washington D.C.Map (db m190883) WM
2 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — American HotelBuilt 1839
On Main Street at Farragat Avenue on Main Street.
Built of NJ sandstone by Samuel Richards, Weymouth Ironmaster, the inn and tavern served courthouse and Weymouth Furnace workers, travelers, sea captains and crews. Entered on National Register of Historic Places in 1979.Map (db m92343) HM
3 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Artifact #F-0021.167World Trade Center
Near Atlantic City Expressway, 7.5 miles east of 12th Street (New Jersey Route 54), in the median.
This section of steel floor truss was recovered from "Ground Zero" of the World Trade Center. May it serve as a reminder of the events and ultimate sacrifices made September 11, 2001Map (db m208364) WM
4 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Atlantic County Court House
On Main Street (U.S. 40).
After the NJ legislature created Atlantic County on February 7, 1837,Weymouth Ironmaster Samuel Richards donated land to build this courthouse. Renovated in 1978. Mays Landing Historic District entered on National Register of Historic Places in 1990.Map (db m92339) HM
5 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Colonel Richard Wescoat
On Main Street at Harding Highway on Main Street.
Living at the Forks in 1764, he became an ardent patriot and as a First Major, served in Colonel Richard Somers’ 3rd Regiment, Gloucester County Militia in 1775. He served at Mt. Holly in a skirmish in Dec. 1776 and was wounded at Trenton Jan. 2, . . . Map (db m64267) HM
6 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Fallen Soldiers Memorial
On Main Street.
Dedicated to all those who gave their lives for their country.Map (db m64268) WM
7 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Gaskill Park
On River Road (County Road 617) 0.1 miles east of Farragut Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Gaskill Park was named for Burton Gaskill, a prominent Atlantic County leader, born in Mays Landing in 1889. It was built on land reclaimed by a W.P.A. project in 1937. Historically, it was the site of George Wheaton's shipyard. The West Jersey and . . . Map (db m190888) HM
8 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — George Wheaton's ShipyardCirca 1830-1874
On Main Street (U.S. 40).
Shipbuilding developed in this area at an early period, probably between 1720-1750. George May lived near this spot and is alleged to have built sloops here prior to the Revolution. According to the Penna. Packet, an early shipyard was here in 1779. . . . Map (db m92340) HM
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9 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Great Egg Harbor National Scenic and Recreational RiverA River to Enjoy and Protect
On River Road (County Road 617) east of Farragut Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1992 Congress passed a Public Law 102-536 which designated segments of the Great Egg Harbor River and its tributaries in the State of New Jersey as components of the National Wild and Scenic River System. The designation of 129 miles of the . . . Map (db m190892) HM
10 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — POW★MIA
On River Road (County Road 617) 0.1 miles west of Main Street (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling west.
You are not forgottenMap (db m190889) WM
11 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — The Presbyterian Church Mays Landing
On Main Street. Reported missing.
Cornerstone laid in 1841 on land donated by Samuel Richards. Services began in 1842.Map (db m64269) HM
12 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — The Presbyterian Church, Mays Landing1841
On Cape May Avenue (New Jersey Route 50) just north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Presbyterian Church in Mays Landing was constructed between 1841 and 1844 in the Greek Revival Style. Samuel Richards, owner of the Weymouth Furnace, and his wife Anna donated a lot of ground, valued at $100 and centrally located in May's . . . Map (db m190886) HM
13 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — Veterans Memorial
On Main Street (Route 40) just east of Cape May Avenue (New Jersey Route 50), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women of Hamilton Township who served their country World War I In memory of Joseph Simpkins • Thomas Hannum • James Giordano ☆ ☆ ☆ Korean . . . Map (db m190884) WM
14 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — White Oak
Near Atlantic City Expressway, 7.5 miles east of New Jersey Route 54, in the median.
(Quercus Alba) White Oak has a very distinctive light ashy gray bark. It occurs in a wide variety of habitats and grows very slowly. Trees 300 years old are not uncommon, and some have been known to live 600 years. It's uses are many, . . . Map (db m208366) HM
15 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — World Trade Center
On Atlantic City Expressway, 7.6 miles east of 12th Street (New Jersey Route 54), in the median.
The original World Trade Center in March 2001. The tower on the left with antenna spire was 1 WTC. The tower on the right was 2 WTC. All seven buildings on the WTC complex are partially visible; refer . . . Map (db m153437) HM
16 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — World Trade Center Memorial
On Atlantic City Expressway, 7.5 miles east of New Jersey Route 54, in the median.
Remember and honor the thousands of innocent men, women, and children murdered by terrorists in the horrific attacks of February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001. Respect this World Trade Center Memorial made sacred through tragic loss. Recognize . . . Map (db m208365) WM
17 New Jersey, Atlantic County, Hamilton, Hamilton Township — World War I Memorial1917 - 1918
On Main Street (U.S. 40) just east of Cape May Avenue (New Jersey Route 50), on the left when traveling east.
Men who were in the U.S. Army and U.S. NavyMap (db m190885) WM
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May. 11, 2024