Longport Veterans Monument
Longport Veterans Monument is a historic site in New Jersey, at a modelled elevation of 3 m. Muskee Hill stands 19 m to the west, 23 miles off. The nearest named place is Krechmer Pavilion Park, a park less than a tenth of a mile away. Pine Barrens Byway passes 12 miles off. 2 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Key U.S. Military events are listed on placards below the Monument and identified by date markers. Sunlight against the brass arcs over the Monument casts a shadow that centers on specific markers at the time & date listed. for each
The story
borough in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Dates from 1898-03-07.
Wikidata Q1088771, matched on coordinates and name (268 m apart).
How to reach it
- 12.1 mi off the Pine Barrens Byway, National
- 17.9 mi off the Bayshore Heritage Byway, National
- 17.9 mi off the Delaware Bayshore Byway, National
Named places within 25 miles
- Krechmer Pavilion Park: 0.0 mi
- Samuel C. Cianci Memorial Park: 0.2 mi
- 17th Avenue Park: 0.6 mi
- The Point 2: 0.9 mi
- The Point: 0.9 mi
- Longport Welcome Sign: 0.0 mi
- Lucy the Elephant: 0.9 mi
- Johnny B. Goode: 4.2 mi
- Haunted Tales: 6.0 mi
- BounceU: 6.8 mi
- Great Egg Coast Guard Station: 0.2 mi
- Dedication Plaque: 0.2 mi
- Ricci Bike Memorial: 1.4 mi
- Marcy V. Smith: 3.3 mi
- Greek Temple Monument War Memorial: 4.6 mi
- Longport Historical Society: 0.2 mi
- U.S. Life Saving Station 30: 3.1 mi
- Linwood Historical Society: 3.4 mi
- Ocean City Historical Museum: 4.6 mi
- Northfield Museum: 4.7 mi
- Tribeca Island Nature Reserve: 0.9 mi
- Meadow View Marsh: 2.5 mi
- Atlantic Heights Bird Conservatory: 3.9 mi
- Lakes Bay Preserve: 4.5 mi
- Juice Island: 7.6 mi
- The Point 2 Beach: 1.0 mi
- William Morrow Beach: 3.6 mi
- The Dredge: 4.7 mi
- Tropicana Beach: 5.0 mi
- Caesars Beach: 5.6 mi
- Longport Garden: 0.0 mi
- Peace & Unity Garden: 5.8 mi
- Rainwater Garden: 5.8 mi
- Slaybaugh Elementary Garden: 6.8 mi
- Slaybaugh Primary Garden: 7.0 mi
- Caldwell Picnic Site: 9.5 mi
- Cape May Parkway Picnic Area: 9.7 mi
- Estell Manor Park: 13.9 mi
- Muskee Hill: 22.7 mi
- Potato Island: 24.7 mi
- Covered Bridge: 13.0 mi
- Batsto Village: 23.6 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Longport Veterans Monument. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskee Hill | W 270° | 19 m | 22.7 mi |
| Potato Island | SW 230° | 2 m | 24.7 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:03 | 18:35 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 05:32 | 19:49 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:46 | 18:22 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 15:56 | 16:39 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 37 | 38 | 44 | 53 | 62 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 71 | 60 | 49 | 41 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Margate, 2 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/5499714536
Day trips start here
- Ventnor City · 3 mi
- Atlantic City · 6 mi
- Wildwood · 27 mi
- Vineland · 29 mi
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