Historical Markers and War Memorials in Red Bank, New Jersey
Freehold is the county seat for Monmouth County
Red Bank is in Monmouth County
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Dedicated to the gallant men and women of
the United States Armed Forces who
participated in the “Battle of the Bulge,”
fought in Belgium and Luxembourg during
World War II. The greatest battle ever engaged
in by the United States Army lasted . . . — — Map (db m6964) WM
This is believed to be one of the only remaining booths which were once common throughout early rail travel in New Jersey. Buildings such as this provided shelter, warmth, and minimal comforts for the Gate Keeper. These buildings, however, became . . . — — Map (db m82802) HM
It is with great honor, appreciation, and respect that NJ Transit Corporation dedicated the Red Bank Train Station to the Honorable Daniel J. O’Hern (1930 – 2009) Daniel J. O’Hern, a devoted son of Red Bank, served not only his town, but . . . — — Map (db m82801) HM
Maple Hall served as the home of the African American
journalist T. Thomas Fortune from 1901 to 1908.
Born into slavery in 1856 and freed by the
Emancipation Proclamation of 1863,
Fortune rose to prominence during his more than
twenty-year . . . — — Map (db m206009) HM
Born into slavery in 1856, T. Thomas Fortune went on to become
one of the most influential American journalists
and newspaper publishers of the 19th and 20th centuries.
A stalwart of social justice, “His pen knew but one theme—the right of . . . — — Map (db m206121) HM
"Handing Down Old Glory"
In Honor and Memory of All
Civil War Veterans and
Arrowsmith's Post, No. 61,
Grand Army of the Republic
Organized at Red Bank,
New Jersey, 1881 and Association
Of Civil War Veterans.
Their Names May Be . . . — — Map (db m206131) HM
In memory of the faithful service of the 29th Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry in the Union Army during the Civil War, 1861— 1865.
Mustered in at Camp Vredenburgh near Freehold, September 20, 1862. Participated in the Battles of . . . — — Map (db m155933) HM WM
[Front]:
In honor of those who served their country
[Back]:
Cpl Horace M Thorne
"Bud"
World War II
Troop D 89th Cav Sqd 9th Armd Div
Died In Service Of His Country
[When facing the back, just to the . . . — — Map (db m13045) WM
