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Monday, February 28, 2022

Boardwalk at Surf Avenue Historical Marker in North Wildwood

Boardwalk at Surf Avenue Historical Marker in North Wildwood New Jersey

Historical markers can be found in all 50 states and contain important information about our country's history. Some of the history displayed on these markers are national while other's point out local historical facts. Every time we travel, especially when on a road trip we seek out these markers and document the ones that we find as part of our waymarking records.

A few months ago we stumbled upon the Boardwalk at Surf Avenue historical marker in North Wildwood, New Jersey. Here's the information on it.

Borough of Anglesea 1885-1906

Boardwalk

In February 1904 Borough Council authorized construction of a Boardwalk on Surf Avenue from this point to the Borough's southern border. It was removed just 8 years later due to the rapidly expanding beach, and a new Boardwalk was built closer to the ocean. Although a number of smaller Boardwalks had been built previously, the 1904 Boardwalk was the first to connect with its counterpart in Wildwood Borough.

Placed by the City of North Wildwood, New Jersey

Boardwalk at Surf Avenue Historical Marker in North Wildwood New Jersey

If you would like to photograph it for your waymarking records you'll find temporary sidestreet parking. It's located right along Surf Avenue heading east towards the Atlantic Ocean. You'll find at least a dozen other historical markers on the island...many of which we've documented over the years on our travel blog. You can find them HERE

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