New Milford in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
French Burying Ground
First used 1677
Placed by
David Demarest Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1955
Erected 1955 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. 40° 55.482′ N, 74° 1.763′ W. Marker is in New Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Patrolman Ray Woods Lane, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in the small cemetery behind the New Milford Borough Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Milford NJ 07646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the French Church and Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Borough of River Edge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jacobus Demarest Homestead (approx. 0.7 miles away); Demarest-Bloomer House (approx. 0.7 miles away); New Bridge Inn (approx. 0.7 miles away); New Bridge (approx. ¾ mile away); Historic New Bridge Landing (approx. ¾ mile away); These are the times that try men’s souls . . . (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Milford.
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