West Orange in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Japanese Stone Lanterns
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
1. Japanese Stone Lanterns Marker
In order to express forever the appreciation of the Japanese people of the service done by the late Thomas Alva Edison for the welfare of mankind, we respectfully present herewith a stone lantern as a memorial gift to his tomb.
February 11th, , 1935.
Edison Memorial Committee, Japan.
This stone lantern is an exact reproduction of one of the national treasures of Japan, called Yunoki, now standing in the shrine of Nara City, which is a product of the Heiancho Period (794-1192 A.D.) and considered to be the oldest and most excellent type of the many found in Japan.
Erected 1935 by Edison Memorial Committee, Japan.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1935.
Location. 40° 47.173′ N, 74° 14.493′ W. Marker is in West Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County. It can be reached from Park Way, on the right when traveling south. Markers are located in Llewellyn Park, behind the Glenmont Estate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Orange
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Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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: The Estate Staff (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenmont (within shouting distance of this marker); Llewellyn Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edisons Home, Glenmont (about 400 feet away); Greenhouse and Barn (about 500 feet away); Mina Miller Edison (about 600 feet away); Garage (about 700 feet away); Llewellyn Park Gatehouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Orange.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
2. Second Japanese Stone Lanterns Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
3. Japanese Stone Lanterns Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
4. Second Japanese Stone Lanterns Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
5. Japanese Stone Lanterns at Edison's Grave
The stone lanterns are seen here on either side of the grave site of Thomas Edison and his wife.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
6. Edison Grave Site
The Japanese Stone Lanterns flank the graves of Thomas Alva Edison and Mina Miller Edison.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2019
7. Markers at Glenmont
The markers and Edison's grave are found behind Edison's Glenmont Estate (seen in the background) in Llewellyn Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 24, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
