Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

House of John Plume

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

1. House of John Plume Marker

Inscription. This house, probably the oldest in Newark, was built by John Plume about 1726, of native sandstone from the neighboring quarries. It witnessed many stirring events of the Revolution and by it passed Washington’s army on its retreat from Long Island. Here in 1887 the Rev. Hannibal Goodwin invented the sensitive film, marking a great advance in the art of photography.

Erected 1925 by Newark Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1726.

Location. 40° 44.875′ N, 74° 10.258′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway. Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue/Broad Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south on University Avenue/Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plume House (a few steps from this marker); Indian and the Puritan Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Donald T. Dust Home

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Seth Boyden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Christopher Columbus (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Lucy's Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Line of March of Washington’s Army (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Newark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

2. Newark Marker

John Plume House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

3. John Plume House

The marker is seen here on the left corner of the Plume House.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.