The City of Absecon has a rich historic past dating back to 1716. Existing historic landmarks like the Pitney House, Absecon Inn, United Methodist Church, Absecon Presbyterian Church, Odd Fellows Hall, and Absecon’s Historical Society Museum are just a few located in the center of town. King’s Highway (Shore Road) was built in 1716. The road to Robert Doughty's Mill (New Jersey Avenue) was built in 1800. The road to Samuel Cooper’s Ferry (Church Street) was built in 1821. Pitney Road was built 1833 by Dr. Pitney to reduce travel time to make house calls in Port Republic. Station Avenue and the Camden Atlantic Railroad were built in 1854. Absecon Boulevard was built in 1927.

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Dispose of your unused, unwanted, and/or expired medication at our disposal site

Located in the lobby of the Municipal Complex. Access to the box is between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.

Located at 699 Blenheim Avenue, behind the Municipal Complex.

A newly expanded bulkhead boasts a beautiful view of the park. Amenities include a walking path around the lake which is .6 miles, as well as a playground area and the 911 Memorial. A free Concerts in the Park series is held each summer on Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM.

Click here to download the 2023 Concert in the Park schedule

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Located at 440 Mill Road, next to Heritage Park.

The Absecon 9/11 Memorial located in Heritage Park, along Mill Road, showcases a 16-foot beam from the 39th floor of the South Tower of the former World Trade Center. This is the largest artifact from the former World Trade Center in all of South Jersey and Absecon is honored to have received this beam. Absecon’s 9/11 Memorial Founders Committee worked diligently designing and constructing the Memorial with donated time and materials. The Memorial was completed and dedicated in a ceremony held on September 11, 2016.

The 9/11 Memorial in Absecon is listed on the State Registry. Directional signs have been placed so that area residents and tourists can locate the Memorial.

A program is held each year to remain committed to honor the people who were lost on September 11, 2001, including the first responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to face challenges from that day.

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The boat ramp is located at the intersection of Faunce Landing Road and 4th Street. You must obtian a permit to use the ramp.

Permit Instructions

• If you have a CURRENT NJ Resident Hunting or Fishing License to receive the discount please provide a copy.
• If you have Veteran’s status to receive the discount please provide a copy of your DD214 or driver’s license if it has the Veteran insignia.
• Copy of a valid Driver’s License
• Provide your phone number
• Provide your email address
• Copy of the valid TRAILER registration
• Payment by check only, made out to the City of Absecon, in either of the amounts listed below:
  With discount any time - $25.00
  Without discount - $50.00 until April 1st
  $100.00 after April 1st.

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If you want to know if an Absecon property is located in the Special Flood Hazard Area contact the Floodplain Administrator at 609-641-0663 ext. 113, or visit the Construction Office, located in the municipal complex.

You can view the City's Flood Insurance Rate Map, obtain information on flood depths, natural conservation areas, special regulations for building in the flood hazard area and information on protecting your property from flood damage. We also provide information on flood insurance and maintain copies of FEMA Elevation Certificates on all buildings constructed or substantially improved in the Special Flood Hazard Area since October 2014.

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