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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5W_keepers-dwelling_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
The light from Absecon Lighthouse first beamed out across the Atlantic Ocean in 1857. At that time, the Lighthouse consisted of the original keeper's dwelling, a thirty-foot connecting passageway and the tower. In 1903, adding a two-story addition…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5P_absecon-lighthouse_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
Over the years, these grounds contained a variety of buildings that supported the Lighthouse operation. As you look around, envision the oil storage house with a greenhouse and sheds behind it, a square brick building housing the Weather Bureau to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5J_the-whaling-bark-stafford_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
Before construction of Absecon Lighthouse, many ships and many lives were lost off the coast of Absecon Island. Even though the beam from this light lessened these losses, other disasters plagued seagoing vessels. The anchor you see here, weigh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5H_the-life-saving-station_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
By 1872, the first life-saving station was in operation on the corner of the Lighthouse property. This simple building, with some periodic renovations, served until the second, larger and more ornate station was constructed in 1884. The new lif…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV5G_assistant-keepers-dwelling_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
When Absecon Lighthouse was first lit in 1857, a principal keeper and assistant keeper lived on site with their families. The dwelling for an assistant keeper was built during the original Lighthouse construction. Interior alterations in 1887 conv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV53_lighthouse-history_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
The ocean waters off Absecon Inlet were considered some of the most deadly along the East Coast. Between 1847 and 1856, at least sixty-four ocean-going ships were lost off the coast of Absecon Beach. Dr. Jonathan Pitney, who promoted the developme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR6M_clarks-mill-meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
This stone marks thesite of theClark's Mill Meeting Housethe first Presbyterian churchin Atlantic Countybuilt 1761used until 1820
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR66_smiths-meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Built by Micajah Smith about 1800. Named "Methodist Union Chapel at Blackman's Mills" when incorporated in 1837. Micajah Smith, John Van Sant, privateer captains, and Jonas Morse and James Bell, Revolutionary soldiers, are buried in the Church Yard.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR61_early-meeting-house_Port-Republic-NJ.html
Clark's Mills Meeting House, built by Thomas Clark about 1762, where preached the Rev. John Brainerd, stood on site of Clark Burying Ground. Thomas Clark, builder of the church, Thomas, Adrial, and Parker Clark, Revolutionary soldiers, are buried …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQZU_privateers_Port-Republic-NJ.html
In honor of the"Privateers"who sailed and fought for American Independence"1776 - 1783""Captains" ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? "Ships"Samuel AllenJohn Badcock ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? RainbowJohn Baudouine ? ? ? ?? ? ? Governor ClintonSamuel Bigelow ? ?? ? ? ? ? Wh…
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