Cemetary, Tabernacle, NJ
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94RedRover
N 39° 50.653 W 074° 42.655
18S E 524732 N 4410507
By the corner of Carranza and Medford Roads, the historic town of Tabernacle was deeded this land by townfolk for the use of a cemetary.
Waymark Code: WM400R
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2008
Views: 10
In the mid 1700s, iron, charcoal and glass industries were aplenty in the south Jersey pine barrens. The Speedwell Furnace, opened in 1785 by Benjamin Randolph led to the eventual founding of Tabernacle Township.
The crossroads at Tabernacle became an area for local commerce and meeting. A schoolhouse, church, general store, blacksmith and inn were built.
In 1805, William and Sarah Wilkens deeded this land to be used by the residents of Tabernacle "As Long as the Wheels of Time Shall not Cease to Roll."
Marker Name: Cemetray
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Cemetary
In 1805, this land was deeded by William and Sarah Wilkens to be used by the residents of Tabernacle "As Long as the Wheels of Time Shall not Cease to Roll."
Dedication Date: 01/01/1970
City: Tabernacle
County: Burlington
Group responsible for placement: Tabernacle Historical Society
Web Link: [Web Link]
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