Historical Markers and War Memorials in Long Branch, New Jersey
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Long Branch is in Monmouth County
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On Branchport Avenue at Russell Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Branchport Avenue.
Constructed in 1906, this is the 4th and present home of the Neptune Hose Co No.1. Formerly the Neptune Hook & Ladder Co. Founded in 1866 by Dr. James O. Green, following the burning of the Bath Hotel, it was the first organized fire company in . . . — — Map (db m168851) HM
Built in 1879.
Named for the seven U.S. Presidents who attended services here: Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson.
Deconsecrated in 1953, . . . — — Map (db m14049) HM
Several hotels stood on this west end site, but the grandest were the Stetson House and the West End Hotel. The Stetson was L-shaped and had 300 rooms. Although smaller than other grand hotels, it was socially desirable and had modern conveniences . . . — — Map (db m175109) HM
Site of the summer cottage of Dorothy Parker. Short story writer, critic and poet. Member of the Algonquin Round Table. Champion for social justice. Born here in West End, New Jersey. August 22, 1893 is designated a Literary Landmark by Friends of . . . — — Map (db m49756) HM
On Broadway just west of Lippincott Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Glory of God and the spirit of sacrifice and honor of the men and women of our community who served our country in all wars
Let none forget they gave their all for the principles of democracy
Freedom of . . . — — Map (db m209105) WM
On Ocean Avenue North at Pavillion Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Ocean Avenue North.
Long Branch Post 316
Jewis War Veterans
of the USA
through whose efforts
Oceanpointe Towers was erected
dedicates this site
in honor of the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces and in memory of those who made . . . — — Map (db m209106) HM WM
On Chelsea Avenue at Centennial Drive on Chelsea Avenue.
The Mansion House was considered to be the finest hotel of its day. On August 22, 1861, the wife of Abraham Lincoln visited Long Branch and stayed at the Mansion House. A thrilling demonstration of an ocean rescue by the Life-Saving Service, which . . . — — Map (db m46931) HM
On Park Avenue just west of Lincoln Court, on the right when traveling west.
The New York and Long Branch Railroad (NY & LB RR) corridor established the first all rail mass transportation link between New York City and the New Jersey shore. The corridor extends for nearly 40 miles. In 1882, the NY & LB RR cobbled together . . . — — Map (db m223870) HM
On Ocean Avenue at South Bath Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Ocean Avenue.
The big news of the 1882 summer season in Long Branch was the construction of a grand hotel, the Scarboro, at the corner of Ocean Ave. and S. Bath Ave. The ornate Queen Anne-style hotel contained 200 rooms within its 4 stories and attic. In 1916 . . . — — Map (db m117692) HM
Near Ocean Avenue North just south of Joline Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
• Seabeach amaranth had not been seen on Monmouth County beaches since 1899 or elsewhere in New Jersey since 1913, but now the plant is back! It was rediscovered in July 2000 in Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, and Sandy Hook. Biologists are not . . . — — Map (db m208285) HM
These cobblestones, on the perimeter border, were saved from the alleyway behind Steinbach's, later Vogel's Department Store, Broadway, Downtown Long Branch, dating back to at least 1903. Installed October 2002 during refurbishing by the city of . . . — — Map (db m51626) HM
