Learn more about some historical figures in community that helped shape what the Borough of Chesilhurst is today. If you have any information that could be added to this page, please contact us and let us know.
Our History
Historical Figures of Chesilhurst
James Sayler
James Sayler was born in Ashville, North Carolina, and he moved to Chesilhurst in 1963. He became the custodian of the Chesilhurst School in 1976 and has been pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Weymouth, NJ since 1989. Reverend Sayler is married with four children.
Tecolia Salters
Tecolia Salters was born in Cross Anchor, South Carolina, and married Emanuel Salters in 1942. In 1959 they moved to this home, just outside Chesilhurst, with five acres cultivated as a produce and poultry farm. Although the Salters were employed, they continued to farm and sold produce in Philadelphia on the weekends. Mr. Salters died in April 1991
Pleasant Harrison
Pleasant Harrison was born in Branchville, South Carolina, and married Eddie Harrison in 1935. She purchased the property in Chesilhurst in 1949. In 1961 she began to build her home-built almost entirely by herself-and completed it in 1963.
Mayor Arland Pointdexter
Arland Poindexter was born in 1943 in Philadelphia and moved to Chesilhurst in 1969. After serving as a member of the town council for six years, Mr. Pointdexter was elected mayor of Chesilhurst in 1986. He and his wife, Pricilla, have two sons.
Local Business Spotlight
We love promoting local businesses in our community as it helps attract visitors from neighboring towns and cities and gives them an opportunity to learn about our borough during their visit. We’ll be spotlighting local businesses so that you can learn more about them and how they contribute to our community. If you own a business in Chesilhurst and want to be added our list of local businesses, please contact us and let us know.
