Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook and Sept 11 Memorial

Mount Mitchill's overlook is home to the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial and located at the highest headland (a piece of land that projects from a coastline to a sea) of the east coast of the United States. The overlook offers a panoramic view of Raritan Bay, New York City, and Sandy Hook. This land was named after Samuel L. Mitchell, who determined the height of the headland.

In addition to the breathtaking views, at 266 feet, one finds a 9/11 memorial dedicated in 2005 which honors 147 victims of Monmouth County who perished in the attacks. When first approaching, take notice of the seven total birch trees and the large grass field, which represent the four airplanes that were hijacked, the three buildings attacked, and the field in Shanksville, PA. The timeline walkway represents a three-hour span of the incidents from September 11, 2001, with timestamps ranging from flight departures to the collapse of each tower.