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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FX5_ship-rib_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Thought to have been sunk during the Battle of Chestnut Neck, October 6, 1778. Recovered during extreme low tide, 1971.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FX3_british-anchor_Port-Republic-NJ.html
This anchor, believed to be from a British Merchant ship captured by Privateers and sunk during the Battle of Chestnut Neck, October 6, 1778Has been donated to the Col. Richard Somers Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FX2_3rd-battalion-gloucester-county-militia_Port-Republic-NJ.html
In honor of the men of the 3rd BattalionGloucester County MilitiaCol. Richard Somers - CommandingKilled in ActionPvt. Forrest Bellangy (Killed at Trenton #2)Pvt. John Cain (Murdered while POW in Tuckerton)Lt. John Lucas (Killed in post-Red Bank fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17O6_somers-mansion_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Somers Mansion, thought to be the oldest house in Atlantic County, was built in the early 1720's. The first record of the house is in the Meeting minutes of the Great Egg Harbor/Cape May Society of Friends in 1726 when the group met at the home of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17O4_getting-around-somers-point_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Due to its location on the water, this area has historically been a transportation hub. In 1717, John Somers, Supervisor of Roads for Cape May County, began work on the Nacote Trail. Now known as Shore Road, it connects Somers Point with Port Repu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17O3_bay-avenue-night-life_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Gateway Casino, Tony Mart's Bay Shores, Steel's Ship Bar were all located at this end of Bay Avenue. They made up the musical heart of the bay-front, from the big bands and marathon dances of the 30's and 40's to the rock and roll greats of the 50…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17O2_transportation_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Shore Road, completed in 1731, was the main artery for transportation and trade connecting Nacote Creek (Port Republic) to Somerset Plantation (Somers Point) and to Cape May County by Job's Ferry. In 1880, connecting Philadelphia to Ocean City, st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17NT_the-anchorage_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Dating from the late 1800's, this empire-style building was one of the many tavern-hotels in the historic district. Tourists came for fishing parties, sea bathing, hearty food, healthful sea air, and a bay view from the veranda.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17NR_shipbuilding_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Due to the deepwater harbor and the availability of timber, shipbuilding thrived along the Great Egg Harbor Bay from 1860-1890. Three-masted schooners, the likes of the Emma Cottingham and the 21 Friends, as well as sloops and barges dotted the ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17NQ_bass-harbor_Somers-Point-NJ.html
Bass Harbor was a busy port for barges and sloops which carried produce, wood and ice to local businesses and residences. From privateering and smuggling, to clamming and fishing, to recreational boating, the bayfront has always played an active p…