Passaic in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
1. Soldiers and Sailors Monument
The front of the monument honors soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War.
Inscription.
Soldiers and Sailors Monument. .
In memory of the Minute Men of 1776 and the soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War and especially of Captain John H. Post who lies buried here and whose destruction of Acquacknonk Bridge saved General Washington’s army from capture in its retirement from Fort Lee to this spot on November 21, 1776., [ Back of Monument: ] In Memoriam The soldiers and sailors of the Civil War for the preservation of the Union and of the other wars of our country who lie buried in this park which was formerly the cemetery of the Protestant Reformed Dutch Church at Acquacknonk. May 30, 1924.
In memory of the Minute Men of 1776 and the soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War and especially of Captain John H. Post who lies buried here and whose destruction of Acquacknonk Bridge saved General Washington’s army from capture in its retirement from Fort Lee to this spot on November 21, 1776.
[ Back of Monument: ] In Memoriam The soldiers and sailors of the Civil War for the preservation of the Union and of the other wars of our country who lie buried in this park which was formerly the cemetery of the Protestant Reformed Dutch Church at Acquacknonk. May 30, 1924
Location. 40° 51.311′ N, 74° 7.323′ W. Marker is in Passaic, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker can be reached from River Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located behind Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Passaic NJ 07055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
The back of the monument honors soldiers and sailors of the Civil War and later wars.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
3. Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
4. Monument (Rear View)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
5. Monument at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument (seen in center of the photo) is one of several found in the vicinity of the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
6. Grave of Captain John H. Post
The grave of Capt. Post and his wife is located within sight of the monument.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
7. Captain John H. Post Gravestone
The original gravestones of Capt. Post and his wife are part of a monument found near the memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.