Category: Historic Site
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Kirby Mills in Medford, NJ
Located in Medford, Kirby’s Mill was one of the oldest and last operating commercial mills in the state of New Jersey.
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James Fenimore Cooper House in Burlington, NJ
James Fenimore Cooper was a famous author from the early nineteenth century, and the James Fenimore Cooper House pays respect to his birthplace in Burlington, NJ.
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Chestnut Neck Battle Monument and Park in Port Republic, NJ
To commemorate the battle fought at Chestnut Neck, a memorial and small park was built in Port Republic and dedicated to the troops of the American Revolution.
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Somers Mansion in Somers Point, NJ
Somers Mansion, overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay, is the oldest house standing in Atlantic City.
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White Horse Inn in Chatsworth, NJ
Built in the mid-nineteenth century, the White Horse Inn, and originally named the Shamong Hotel, is the oldest remaining landmark in Chatsworth.
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World War II Lookout Tower in Cape May, NJ
The World War II Lookout Tower, also known as Fire Control Tower No. 23, in Cape May was a concrete structure built to spot enemy ships during WWII.
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The Blue Comet Railroad in Chatsworth, NJ
The Blue Comet, also known as the “Seashore’s Finest Train,” was a blue colored train in service from 1929 to 1941 traveling from the New York area to Atlantic City.
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The Wreckage of the SS Atlantus in Cape May, NJ 08204
Just off the coast of Sunset Beach, Beach-goers can spot the Wreckage of the SS Altantus.
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Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Gardens in North Wildwood, NJ
With a history dating back to 1874, the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse has guided sailors to safety for generations.
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Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City, NJ
Located within Liberty State Park, the Empty Sky Memorial remembers the 746 New Jersey victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Just across the Hudson River, the Jersey City Memorial points to former site of the World Trade Center’s twin towers.
New Jersey History and Sites 