Riverton Yacht Club - Riverton, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Math Teacher
N 40° 00.879 W 075° 01.045
18T E 498513 N 4429383
Quick Description: There is an anchor and historical marker in the parking lot area, before the pier which leads to the Riverton Yacht Club. The sign of history proclaims this yacht clubs superlative status.
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 3/6/2012 8:12:52 PM
Waymark Code: WMDXHR
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Long Description:

There is an historic marker & anchor just outside the gate in the parking area erected in 1966 by the Burlington County Historical Society which proclaims Riverton Yacht Club as the Oldest Yacht Club on the Delaware Founded 1865 - Clubhouse Built on Pier at This Site 1881.

Group that erected the marker: Burlington Historical Society

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Where Bank Avenue Meets Main Street
Riverton, NJ USA
08077

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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