Dedicated to all veterans of the United States of America and in honor and memory of those who fought to defend our freedoms around the world and those who gave their lives on the battlefield. God bless our veterans. God bless America. — — Map (db m209201) HM WM
The citizens of the Borough of Surf City recognize Mr. John L. Gutbrod for his $500 contribution for the American flagpole for this Veterans' Memorial Park. Mr. Gutbrod was the first citizen to contribute to this memorial to honor our veterans. . . . — — Map (db m209554) HM
The citizens of the Borough of Surf City recognize Mr. Louis D. Bonanni for his longstanding service to the community and for his tireless efforts in spearheading a fundraising drive which generated over $36,000 in contributions for the . . . — — Map (db m209553) HM WM
To hunt whales the Soper and Inman families settled here in 1690 followed by the Cranmer, Rutter, Mullins and Stevens families.
This area known as "Great Swamp" had a tall forest of white cedar and fresh water.
The "Mansion of Health" . . . — — Map (db m209202) HM
Lost WWII US Warship Found
On October 21, 1943, while waiting to perform anti-submarine escort duty for a convoy heading out of New York Harbor, the USS Murphy was struck by the tanker SS Bulkoil, cutting the destroyer in half. Two hundred . . . — — Map (db m209196) HM WM