Historical Markers and War Memorials in Millville, New Jersey
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Millville is in Cumberland County
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The Millville Army Air Field Museum's Skyhawk was assigned to Attack Squadron 192 (VA-192) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) on April 2, 1968 to commence its first Vietnam War combat tour. From May 19 to June 27, 1971 VA-192 . . . — — Map (db m168353) HM WM
On Peterson Street just north of Leddon Street, on the left when traveling north.
A dual-use design by Short Brothers limited for commercial passenger and freight service, manufactured in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This aircraft was originally acquired by the U.S. Army, as part of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization . . . — — Map (db m153732) HM
Near Buck Street at Sassafras Street, on the left when traveling north.
Captain Joseph Buck, a veteran Revolutionary War officer and commandant of the Cumberland County Militia, stood on these riverbanks in the early 1790s and reviewed his troops. As time went on, he foresaw a new city of manor homes, lumber mills and . . . — — Map (db m153758) HM
On Leddon Street just west of Peterson Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Left plaque:]
Millville Airport
50th Anniversary Aug. 2, 1991
"America's First Defense Airport"
Honored by the members
of the
Millville Army Air Field Museum
[Center plaque:]
Millville Airport . . . — — Map (db m153729) HM WM
Almost unnoticed, the earth’s living wealth is slipping away. As the human population expands and intensifies the use of the land, species of all kinds are disappearing. Each time we lose a species to extinction, we not only lose its aesthetic . . . — — Map (db m64464) HM
On Riverside Drive just south of West Main Street (New Jersey Route 49), on the right when traveling north.
In memory of
Donald K. Springsteadah
Tsgt. USAF
Missing in Action: Vietnam
And erected for all
men & women who served their country
in Vietnam
Donald K. Springsteadah
23 Oct 32 - 11 Mar 68 . . . — — Map (db m153756) WM
On North 2nd Street (New Jersey Route 47) at East Main Street (New Jersey Route 49), on the right when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
The Millville Bank was built in 1857. It was the city's first banking institution, chartered by the New Jersey legislature. The masonry building was expanded in 1883.
When the bank moved to a larger site in 1908, the building became the . . . — — Map (db m153655) HM
Near South 2nd Street (New Jersey Route 47) just north of Maylin Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Millville Plant bell tolled from 1850 - 1920
Dedicated this July 12, 1991 to recognized all those employees responsible for the continued success of the Millville Plant since 1806
1838-1938
1938-1969
1969-1983 . . . — — Map (db m153654) HM
On Riverside Drive at West Main Street (New Jersey Route 49), on the left when traveling south on Riverside Drive.
United States Navy
United States Marines
United States Air Force
United States Coast Guard
United States Merchant Marine
United States Army — — Map (db m153757) WM
