South Jersey town reconstructs monument for all veterans

ELMER, New Jersey (WPVI) -- After years of wear and tear, a 1950s-era veterans' monument in Elmer, New Jersey, has been replaced with one that will last for generations.

The project was reportedly a decade-in-the-making, and came together as the result of various community members chipping in.

The monument is located at the intersection of Harding Highway (Route 40) and 2nd Street. Its coordinates are 39.595850983394996, -75.17348389033087.

Watch the video above to learn more.

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