Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
1. First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey Marker
Inscription.
First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey. . To commemorate the granting of the Concessions and Agreements, the first Constitution of the Province of New Jersey by Lord John Berkeley, Baron of Stratton, and Sir George Carteret, Knight and Baronet Lords Proprietor to the Settlers of their Province of Nova Caesarea or New Jersey on February 10, 1665, and to commemorate the commissioning of Philip Carteret as governor of the province on the same date, this tablet is erected on the two hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary by the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey. ------ 1940
To commemorate the granting of the Concessions and Agreements, the first Constitution of the Province of New Jersey by Lord John Berkeley, Baron of Stratton, and Sir George Carteret, Knight and Baronet Lords Proprietor to the Settlers of their Province of Nova Caesarea or New Jersey on February 10, 1665, and to commemorate the commissioning of Philip Carteret as governor of the province on the same date, this tablet is erected on the two hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary by the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey. ------ 1940
Erected 1940 by Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical month for this entry is February 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. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Rector Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Marker can be seen in the photo to the left of the doorway at Trinity Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
3. Marker at Trinity Church
Trinity Church is located at the north end of Newark's Military Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008
4. Trinity Church
Trinity Church was originally built in 1746. It had a Loyalist pastor and congregation, but was occupied by both sides during the Revolutionary War.
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 930 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.