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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

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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: Washington Passed Beneath this Tower (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Marker on Broad Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

2. Marker on Broad Street

Marker can be seen in the photo to the left of the doorway at Trinity Church.

Marker at Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

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.

Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

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 1,211 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.