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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sandy Hook, New Jersey
Freehold is the county seat for Monmouth County
Middletown Township is in Monmouth County
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On this spot were buried the remains of the Honorable Hamilton Douglas Halyburton, 1st Lieutenant, Royal Navy, son of the Earl of Morton, and James Champion, Lieutenant of Marines.
Together with twelve members of the crew of H.M.S. . . . — — Map (db m5658) HM
From the first federally funded lifesaving stations built in 1849 to today’s busy bases, the history of the United States Coast Guard can be traced along New Jersey’s coast.
In 1915, the Life-Saving Marine Service were combined to form the . . . — — Map (db m22665) HM
The first wharf built here was used to bring in granite blocks for the Fort at Sandy Hook. Later, cannon to be tested at the Sandy Hook Proving Ground were received here. In the 1890s barges arrived carrying the materials to build Fort . . . — — Map (db m54505) HM
Granger’s 10-inch rifle could strike a battleship eight miles out to sea. A simple counterweight system quickly raised and lowered the gun, and a well-trained crew could fire off two rounds a minute. Protected in front by fifty feet of earth and . . . — — Map (db m22697) HM
On July 5, 1778 armies under General Sir Henry Clinton passed this point to reach British ships, at anchor off Horseshoe Cove, which evacuated them to New York. This completed their withdrawal through Middletown from Freehold after the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m41719) HM
Find a prickly pear cactus. 🌵 Bike or walk a park trail. Search for an egret as you explore the salt marsh. Count the butterflies. 🦋 Go birdwatching. 🐦 Look for holly in our coastal forests.
See how America's oldest . . . — — Map (db m208209) HM
Find a prickly pear cactus. 🌵 Bike or walk a park trail. Search for an egret as you explore the salt marsh. Count the butterflies. 🦋 Go birdwatching. 🐦 Look for holly in our coastal forests.
See how America's oldest . . . — — Map (db m208223) HM
Guardian Park Missiles
Guardian Park Memorial was established by the US Army as they prepared to deactivate Fort Hancock. It is named for the Army's anti-aircraft guns, Nike Air Defense Missiles, which were the last "guardians" of the New . . . — — Map (db m208227) HM
In 1941, a new gymnasium was built on the other side of the YMCA. The smaller gym that stood here was demolished and the site was converted to a handball court. Fort Hancock was in operation from 1895 to 1974. — — Map (db m54443) HM
This officer’s home, designed for a lieutenant and his family, was a testament to the rank and privilege of officers in the small peacetime army of the late 19th century. Fort Hancock was in operation from 1895 to 1974. — — Map (db m54508) HM
The chief steward was responsible for maintaining and running operations of the Post Hospital under the directions of the Chief Medical officer. Today, the building is the NJ Audubon Society’s Sandy Hook Bird Observatory. Fort Hancock was in . . . — — Map (db m54477) HM
The broad expanse of New York Harbor is misleading. Shoals and sandbars pose underwater threats to navigation and ships must stay in channels for safe passage. Until the Ambrose Channel was created, all ships entered the harbor through a natural . . . — — Map (db m22693) HM
Nike Ajax Explosion Battery B. 526th Missile Battalion Leonardo, New Jersey In Memoriam 22 May 1958
Sgt. Daniel J. Lavengood •
Sgt. Jerome W. Mould •
SP3 Walter E. Berry •
SP3 William I. Cochran •
PFC Donald L. Marsh •
Pvt. Nicklos J. . . . — — Map (db m22642) HM WM
Missiles emerged from silos beneath the pavement, and waited on launching racks while radar tracked the skies. During the 1950’s – the Cold War Era – Nike missiles were stationed here to defend the New York-Philadelphia corridor against . . . — — Map (db m41714) HM
Missiles emerged from silos beneath the pavement, and waited on launching racks while radar tracked the skies. During the 1950’s – the Cold War Era – Nike missiles were stationed here to defend the New York-Philadelphia corridor against . . . — — Map (db m208236) HM
History
The Nike-Ajax surface-to-air guided missile was developed in the late 1940's and early 1950's as a defense against an enemy-manned bomber attack after extensive research and development. This first generation missile was . . . — — Map (db m208232) HM
History
The Nike-Hercules surface-to-air guided missile was the second generation air defense missile developed in the mid-1950's and initially deployed in 1958. It possessed a nuclear capability and was vastly superior to its . . . — — Map (db m208230) HM
This building was Fort Hancock’s original gymnasium and in 1941 became the Post Exchange or PX. Soldiers could buy personal items here or go bowling at the four-lane alley located in the basement. The cost for a game in 1942 was 15 cents. Fort . . . — — Map (db m54470) HM
Soldiers could catch the latest films of the day at the Post Theater, which seated 300. The average ticket price in the 1930s and 1940s was ten cents. Fort Hancock was in operation from 1895 to 1974. — — Map (db m54506) HM
Established in 1943, to store and supply ammunition for the Atlantic fleet, the Earle Naval Weapons Station plays a key role in protecting American coastal cities and ports. Its deep-water pier is 2.9 miles long and can service several naval vessels . . . — — Map (db m22664) HM
Developed in the Civil War era, this type of 20-inch gun gave the U.S. the largest muzzle-loading cannon ever made. At the same time, however, rifled guns were being developed which made all smoothbore cannon obsolete. With spin from spiral . . . — — Map (db m168234) HM
Stretching off the northern tip of the New Jersey Shore, the 1,650 acre peninsula preserves six miles of ocean beaches enjoyed by more than two million visitors a year. But there’s much more.
Beyond its well-known beaches, sand dunes and . . . — — Map (db m22754) HM
Stretching off the northern tip of the New Jersey Shore, the 1,650 acre peninsula preserves six miles of ocean beaches enjoyed by more than two million visitors a year. But there’s much more.
Beyond its well-known beaches, sand dunes and . . . — — Map (db m208178) HM
Stretching off the northern tip of the New Jersey Shore, the 1,650 acre peninsula preserves six miles of ocean beaches enjoyed by more than two million visitors a year. But there’s much more.
Beyond its well-known beaches, sand dunes and . . . — — Map (db m208182) HM
Stretching off the northern tip of the New Jersey Shore, the 1,650 acre peninsula preserves six miles of ocean beaches enjoyed by more than two million visitors a year. But there’s much more.
Beyond its well-known beaches, sand dunes and . . . — — Map (db m208211) HM
Stretching off the northern tip of the New Jersey Shore, the 1,650 acre peninsula preserves six miles of ocean beaches enjoyed by more than two million visitors a year. But there’s much more.
Beyond its well-known beaches, sand dunes and . . . — — Map (db m208222) HM
Sandbars, shallow waters, and winter storms off the New Jersey Shore were a constant danger to early sailing vessels. In a storm, wind and waves could destroy a helpless grounded ship, its cargo, and crew and passengers. Commerce in and out of New . . . — — Map (db m22613) HM
During World War II the Post Hospital became the focal point of a medical complex that served not only the garrison stationed here but also troops returning home from Europe. Fire destroyed the hospital in 1985. Fort Hancock was in operation from . . . — — Map (db m54478) HM
This was the morgue for the Post Hospital. The soldiers called it the Dead House. It was later used as a U.S. Army recruiting office. Fort Hancock was in operation from 1895 to 1974. — — Map (db m54479) HM
The guns and missiles are silent now, most of them gone to scrap metal. But from colonial times until 1974, a series of defenses stood on Sandy Hook to guard New York Harbor. Here, for almost fifty years, the Army tested all its guns. And for . . . — — Map (db m22635) HM
During World War II, Fort Hancock’s population swelled to over 10,000 and dozens of temporary wooden barracks and mess halls were built. More than 3,000 coast artillerymen were stationed here for New York Harbor defense, and thousands of others . . . — — Map (db m54524) HM
U.S. Life-Saving Station
The Spermaceti Cove Life-Saving Station was one of the first Life-Saving Stations constructed by the federal government in the 19th century. Life-Saving Stations along the New Jersey Shore played a key role in the . . . — — Map (db m208183) HM
Plant a Victory GardenAfter World War II began, nearly all of America’s industries converted to wartime production. Companies that built radios, cars and refrigerators began to manufacture jeeps, trucks and planes. This placed a great strain on . . . — — Map (db m54509) HM
YMCAs on military posts were places for rest and recreation and were built by private contributions. The Fort Hancock Y offered refreshments, game rooms, and a reading room. Visiting families could stay in rooms on the top floor. The one-story wing . . . — — Map (db m54446) HM
