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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28RZ_norman-mailer-scarboro-hotel_Long-Branch-NJ.html
Norman Mailer 1923-2007 The Scarboro Hotel 1882-1941 Corner of Ocean Avenue and South Bath 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. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2791_british-retreat-route_Middletown-NJ.html
Seeking the protection of Middletown's hills on the 29th of June 1778, the day after the Battle of Monmouth, the main British army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton withdrew along this road toward Sandy Hook, whence they embarked for New York a week la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2790_british-retreat-route_Middletown-NJ.html
Seeking the protection of Middletown's hills on the 29th of June 1778, the day after the Battle of Monmouth, the main British army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton withdrew along this road toward Sandy Hook, whence they embarked for New York a week la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM278Z_middletown-village_Middletown-NJ.html
Oldest settlement in New Jersey, the old Indian village of Chaquasitt. Settled 1613 by the Dutch; English land claim recorded in 1664. Haven for Captain Kidd's pirates. Scene of conflict between the Tories and Patriots; Clinton and Cornwallis met …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM278W_middletown-village_Middletown-NJ.html
Oldest settlement in New Jersey, the old Indian village of Chaquasitt. Settled 1613 by the Dutch; English land claim recorded in 1664. Haven for Captain Kidd's pirates. Scene of conflict between the Tories and Patriots; Clinton and Cornwallis met …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1YBT_thomas-black-3rd_Sea-Girt-NJ.html
This pavilion is dedicated toThomas Black 3rdA hero of the SS Morro Castledisaster in 1934He served the people of Sea Girt32 yearsCouncilman 1956 - 1969 / Mayor 1970 - 1988He was an avid fishermanand lover of the sea
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WVH_corner-of-ocean-and-brighton-avenues-historical_Long-Branch-NJ.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W9Q_north-american-phalanx-historical_NJ.html
Site of the 1844 cooperative agricultural community; founded by Albert Bisbane and modeled after the philosophy of French Socialist Charles Fourier. This communal experiment was a success until it was destroyed by fire in 1854.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TUP_continental-soldiers-grave-historical_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Site of a common graveof Continental Soldierswho fell at MonmouthJune 28, 1778Known only to God
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TUO_patriot-members-of-the-society-of-the-cincinnati-historical_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
These Patriots, originalmembers of the Societyof the Cincinnati in theState of New Jersey lieburied in this churchyard.Lieutenant James AndersonLieutenant Colonel David RheaColonel Nathaniel ScudderEnsign Moses SprowlCaptain George Walker—&m…
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