Historical Marker
Linvale Methodist Episcopal Church
Historical marker location:
Linvale, New Jersey
( Marker is at the intersection of New Jersey Route 31 at milepost 13.4 and Linvale Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 31.)
The Miss America Pageant, one of the most famous beauty pageants in the world, was first held in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1921. The pageant has been held in Atlantic City almost every year since then, except for a few years during World War II.