University Heights in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lincoln Post Memorial

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

1. Lincoln Post Memorial Marker

The marker is behind a statue of Abraham Lincoln.

Inscription. Presented to his comrades of Lincoln Post No. 11 GAR
in memory of
Amos Van Horn
May 30, 1911

Erected 1911.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1914.

Location. 40° 44.226′ N, 74° 10.677′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in University Heights. It is at the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Springfield Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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distance of this marker: Four Corners (approx. 0.3 miles away); First National State Bank Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); “Old First” (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Settlers of Newark (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newark Covenant (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newark Female Charitable Society (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

The Seated Lincoln image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

2. The Seated Lincoln

This sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was done by Gutzon Borglum, who also carved Mt. Rushmore.

Lincoln Statue in Newark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

3. Lincoln Statue in Newark

The marker and statue of Lincoln sit in front of the Essex County Courthouse in Newark.

Closeup of Lincoln image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

4. Closeup of Lincoln

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 1,478 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.