Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Passed Beneath this Tower
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
1. Washington Passed Beneath this Tower Marker
“There went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched.” 1. Samuel 10:26.
This tablet placed here by
The New Jersey Society of the
Sons of the American Revolution
on its twenty-fifth anniversary
commemorating the fact
March 7, 1914
Erected 1914 by New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 7, 1914.
Location. 40° 44.423′ N, 74° 10.156′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is at the intersection of
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey (here, next to this marker); Trinity Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Trinity Church (here, next to this marker); Griffith Piano Company (a few steps from this marker); Symington House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey (about 300 feet away); Training Place (about 300 feet away); Philip Kearny (about 400 feet away).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
2. Marker on Broad Street
Marker is located to the left of the front door of Trinity Church.
Also see . . . Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
3. Trinity Church
The original church on this site was built in 1746. The tower in the photo, which Washington "passed beneath the shadow of" is original to the church.
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 1,197 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
