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Grovers Mill, New Jersey: Martian Landing Site Monument

Ground Zero for Orson Welles' radio drama "War of the Worlds" alien invasion of Oct. 30, 1938.

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1938 Martian Landing Site

The water tower at the intersection of Cranbury, Clarksville, and Grovers Mill roads is gone. There is new construction going on and maybe the water tower was taken down because of it.

[Robert Swaney, 09/02/2005]

Martian Landing Site Monument

Van Nest Park

Address:
218 Cranbury Rd, Grovers Mill, NJ
Directions:
In Van Nest Park. Pull into the small parking lot off the south side of Cranbury Rd between Yeger Rd and Steele Drive. At the back of the parking lot is a play area. Walk into the park just to left of the play area. When you get past it, look to the right. You'll see the monument.
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In the region:
Seaside Heights Boardwalk Statues, Seaside Heights, NJ - 38 mi.

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