University Heights in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lincoln Post Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
1. Lincoln Post Memorial Marker
The marker is behind a statue of Abraham Lincoln.
in memory of
Amos Van Horn
May 30, 1911
Erected 1911.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1914.
Location. 40° 44.226′ N, 74° 10.677′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in University Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Springfield Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Old First” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Settlers of Newark (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newark Covenant (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newark Female Charitable Society (approx. 0.4 miles away); This Liberty Pole (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us” (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elisha Boudinot and General Lafayette (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
2. The Seated Lincoln
This sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was done by Gutzon Borglum, who also carved Mt. Rushmore.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
3. Lincoln Statue in Newark
The marker and statue of Lincoln sit in front of the Essex County Courthouse in Newark.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
4. Closeup of Lincoln
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
