The Avalon Historical Society announced that the Wells Memorial Presbyterian Church and the former United States Lifesaving/United States Coast Guard Station will be recipients of Avalon historical markers in 2026. The program, founded by the Avalon Historical Society in 2025, recognizes people, places, and events that played key roles in the establishment of the Borough of Avalon. Nominations are open each summer. A blue-ribbon committee votes on nominees, and the two nominees getting the most votes are awarded with historical markers. The markers, which are cast out of aircraft-grade steel, are intended to last for generations. The 2026 markers will be dedicated in June during the Borough’s Spring into Summer celebration.

Photo caption: A historic marker honoring William H. Tozour Jr. was unveiled in 2025.