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.