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 The Anchorage - Somers Point, NJ
N 39° 18.642 W 074° 35.679
18S E 534946 N 4351334
One of a series of markers located on Bay Avenue as you enter Somers Point. These signs are placed by the local historic district. The center of town is three tenths of a mile away.
Waymark Code: WM9FTG
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2010
Views: 11
This is a very famous local tavern with a long history dating back to the 19th century. The Anchorage Tavern is the oldest, continuously operated business establishment in Somers Point. Built (circa) 1874, it was originally called the Trenton Hotel. The hotel made its profits off of seasonal visitors (much like today), mainly bird gunners who took on the hunting of birds as a sport. There isn't much of that happening today.
This is part of a series of markers released in 2002 to celebrate Somers Point centennial anniversary. The durable, metallic sign is of the heavy duty variety and located roadside while traveling south. Somers Point is kind of a gateway town to the shore. It is the last town before traversing the bridge to Ocean City. All in all, it is definitely a shore town. You can smell the salt air and see seagulls while reading the marker.
The marker reads
THE ANCHORAGE
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BASS HARBOR
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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.
Marker by Harbour Cove and the City Of
Somers Point.
Marker Name: The Anchorage
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
BASS HARBOR
___ ... ___
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.
Marker by Harbour Cove and the City Of
Somers Point.
Dedication Date: 01/01/2002
City: Somers Point
County: Atlantic County
Group responsible for placement: City of Somers Point
Web Link: [Web Link]
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