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|   Somers Mansion - Somers Point, NJ
in American Guide Series Somers Mansion was built around 1725 by Richard Somers, the son of an early settler. The three-story brick dwelling, the oldest house in Atlantic County, contains 18th-century furnishings. Maintained and operated by NJ DEP, Parks & Forestry. posted by:  Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 03/05/2009 last visited: 10/24/2018 |
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| Ocean City, NJ in American Guide Series Founded in 1879 as a Christian ocean resort, this town still has its original core appeal in that of its Victorian architecture. While some of Ocean City has been torn down to make way for expensive condos, a protected historic section remains. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 07/04/2009 last visited: 11/25/2011 |
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| The Old Cedar Meeting House - Seaville, NJ in American Guide Series The name has changed to Seaville Friends Meeting House but there is no denying the history of this site. This modest structure is the oldest Meetinghouse in NJ and was erected in 1716. The Quakers also had their own cemetery here as well. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 03/06/2009 last visited: 09/29/2014 |
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| Absecon Lighthouse - Atlantic City, NJ in American Guide Series The Absecon Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse & benchmark located in the north end of Atlantic City, overlooking Absecon Inlet. It is the tallest lighthouse in the state of New Jersey and is the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 08/17/2010 last visited: 01/03/2023 |
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| Head of the River Methodist Church - Estell Manor, NJ in American Guide Series This NRHP church is a plain meetinghouse, with no significant detail of which to speak. This congregation was formed in 1780, while the church was built in 1792. There is also an accompanying graveyard as old as the history of the area. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 03/06/2009 last visited: 09/16/2010 |
 view galleryW22 km | Belleplain State Forest - Woodbine, NJ in American Guide Series Established in 1928, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) set up camps here in '33, converted Meisle Cranberry Bog into Lake Nummy & constructed the original forest headquarters, maintenance posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/27/2009 last visited: 04/14/2007 |
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| Franklin D. Roosevelt Park - Egg Harbor City, NJ in American Guide Series This park is perfectly rectangular and takes up exactly one block. Four intersecting roads at its four corners make up its boundaries. Once beautiful, now downtrodden, dirty and dangerous to visit at night. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 06/30/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN25.4 km | Egg Harbor City, NJ in American Guide Series German businessmen founded Egg Harbor City in 1855. They first visited Egg Harbor City while traveling on the Railroad from Philadelphia to Atlantic City. Most of the historical places found in town are not mentioned in the Guide Series. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/10/2008 last visited: never |
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| The Hummock - Tuckerton, NJ in American Guide Series Believed to be 1,500 years old, the Tuckerton Shell Mound is physical proof of activities of the Lenni Lenape peoples here, long before European explorers sailed these waters. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 05/22/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryN37.5 km | Batsto, NJ in American Guide Series Batsto Village is a NJ Historic site located in Wharton State Forest in the south central Pine Barrens, and a part of the Pinelands National Reserve. It is listed on the NJ & National Register of Historic Places, and is administered by the NJDEP. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/22/2008 last visited: 01/07/2023 |
 view galleryNE37.8 km | Bass River State Forest - New Gretna, NJ in American Guide Series Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of NJ in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. The CCC boys in the 30s were responsible for the building and construction of the park. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 03/17/2009 last visited: 08/30/2010 |
 view galleryN49.2 km | A Dam at the Highway - Atsion (Shamong Twp.), NJ in American Guide Series Atsion dam & lake are on the Mullica River in Burlington County, New Jersey and used for recreation purposes. It has been been there since 1930. Its normal surface area is 85 acres. It is owned by NJDOT. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/24/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryN49.2 km | Atsion Lake - Atsion (Shamong Twp.), NJ in American Guide Series Lake Atsion is a lake in Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, in Burlington County, NJ. The lake is part of the Mullica River. The lake offers boating, hiking, fishing, swimming and camping facilities, and cross-country skiing in the Winter. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/25/2008 last visited: 10/12/2019 |
 view galleryN49.2 km | Samuel Richards Mansion - Atsion (Shamong Twp.), NJ in American Guide Series Built in 1826 by Samuel Richards, then owner of the Atsion Village iron works, is a fine example of rural Greek Revival architecture. The mansion sits in the historic village of Atsion, off Route 206 in Shamong Township (Atsion). posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/25/2008 last visited: 10/13/2019 |
 view galleryN49.4 km | Atsion, NJ in American Guide Series Atsion was once a thriving iron community. Atsion also had life as a "planned community", and as the "Atsion Farm" of Joseph Wharton. Reminders of Atsion’s past are visible on the east side of US 206. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/21/2008 last visited: 04/29/2009 |
 view galleryN49.4 km | Atsion General Store - Shamong Twp., NJ in American Guide Series Located on Route 206 in Shamong Twp, NJ, this ranger station is responsible for Wharton Forest. The building was originally part of the town of Atsion and served as a general store (built in 1827) until its rehab. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/25/2008 last visited: 11/13/2010 |
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| Parvin State Park - Pittsgrove Twp., NJ in American Guide Series This is a beautiful park built by the CCC in the 30s. There is lots to do such as canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing and swimming. You can also collect a stamp here for your NJ Passport to Adventure booklet. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 06/17/2009 last visited: 11/05/2005 |
 view galleryNW51.2 km | Parvin Lake - Pittsgrove Twp., NJ in American Guide Series Parvin Lake makes up a huge portion of Parvin State Park and features a beach of sorts in front of the welcome center and is the only area for swimming in the park. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 06/17/2009 last visited: 05/19/2007 |
 view galleryN52.1 km | Carranza Monument - Tabernacle, NJ in American Guide Series The "Lindbergh of Mexico, " Emilio Carranza Rodriguez, will forever be bound to a patch of forest in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. He crashed here in July 12, 1928 and this memorial remembers his spirit and heroism as the Mexican father of flight. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/18/2008 last visited: 04/30/2016 |
 view gallerySW52.3 km | Lighthouse - Cape May, NJ in American Guide Series This lighthouse is the jewel in the Cape May Point State Park. Located in New Jersey at the tip of Cape May, in the town of Cape May Point, it was built in 1859, was automated in 1946, and continues operation to this day. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 08/08/2009 last visited: 06/04/2019 |
 view galleryNW53.6 km | Chesilhurst, NJ in American Guide Series New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked Chesilhurst as the worst town to live in in its 2008 rankings of "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey. It was incorporated in November of 1887 and has about 2000 people, a church or two and a gas station. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 07/11/2009 last visited: 03/20/2010 |
 view galleryW54.1 km | Old Stone Church -- Fairfield Twp., NJ in American Guide Series Old Stone Church, built in 1780, on the NRHP in 1977. One of the oldest houses of worship in NJ. posted by: NJBiblio location: New Jersey date approved: 07/08/2010 last visited: 09/05/2010 |
 view galleryN55.4 km | Indian Mills, NJ in American Guide Series Today, this part of N.J is known as Vincentown (unincorporated), part of Shamong Twp. The Indian Mills historical society has marked 30 locations of historical import to transmit the cultural heritage of this small community to today's modern town. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 11/14/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN56.8 km | Chatsworth, NJ in American Guide Series Chatsworth was a booming iron producing town in the late 1700s, producing cannon balls for the Revolutionary War. In the 1800s, cranberries were a major product. And in the late 1800s, Chatsworth was a resort destination for the rich. posted by: 94RedRover location: New Jersey date approved: 01/17/2009 last visited: 03/07/2009 |
 view galleryW57.1 km | Broad Street Presbyterian Church – Bridgeton, New Jersey in American Guide Series Historic Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in Bridgeton, New Jersey. posted by:  BruceS location: New Jersey date approved: 05/11/2015 last visited: never |
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