Deborah Jacobs Welsh 9-11 Memorial Marker

We enjoy traveling...especially taking road trips across our great country. During our road trips we like to visit small towns across America and check out things that are off the beaten path. Things that most travelers don't seek out...like memorial markers, old cemeteries, town clocks, historical markers, statues, walking trails and parks, small diners, and so forth. 

A few months ago we were down in North Wildwood, New Jersey visiting the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. It's a beautiful victorian era lighthouse that is still in operation today. You can read all about the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse on our travel blog.

Behind the lighthouse there's a botanical garden with walking trails. There are flowers, bird houses, bird baths, a small butterfly garden, etc. that are 100% free to visit. Head to the back of the garden and up the path towards the North Wildwood Seawall. It's a short, shaded walk.

Once on the seawall you'll find wooden benches and 2 wood rowboats (perfect for family photos). In my honest opinion, this is the prettiest part of the Wildwood island. You get stunning views of Hereford Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. A great little area for birdwatchers too! 

Facing towards the Atlantic Ocean you'll find the one bench in honor of Deborah. Here's the information on the memorial marker honoring her.

God's Beauty Surrounds Us - In Loving Memory of 
Deborah Jacobs Welsh
Flight Attendant - United Flight 93  9-11-2001
With Love From Her Friends

What happened on September 11th is something we must never forget. We need to teach our children and grandchildren what happened that day. The people that died that day are heroes and must never be forgotten. If you're going to be visiting the lighthouse...stop by and pay your respects to Deborah Jacobs Welsh while you're there.

Sarah Sinfield Civil War Nurse Historical House and Marker

Sarah Sinfield was Civil War Nurse who lived in Dunkirk, New York, along the shores of Lake Erie. Her husband William was a veteran of the Civil War and an assistant keeper at the Dunkirk Lighthouse from 1874 to 1885. According to the historical marker, she was awarded Pension for her devoted service. 

The historical marker and house sits on the Dunkirk Lighthouse property. You can see the house in our included photograph. It has now been turned into the Walter C. Ryan Maritime Building. 

During our visit the Maritime Building was closed, so we didn't get to in there. However, we did get to tour the lighthouse grounds, the outside exhibits and take a tour of the Dunkirk Lighthouse. You can check out my previous post on all of that. 

Since we document historical markers on the travel blog, I wanted to include the Sara Sinfield Civil War Nurse historical marker and home in our documentation. You can visit the Dunkirk Lighthouse website to learn more.