Colonia in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Colonia Memorials

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 20, 2018

1. Colonia Memorials Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Colonia Memorial
In honor of those who from Colonia have served their country
Historic Memorial Triangle Park
1950

In honor of the brave men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country. Korea – Vietnam
In honor and appreciation of all armed services, Nurses who lost their lives while attempting to save the lives of others.
From the people of Colonia

Erected 1950 by the people of Colonia.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 40° 34.935′ N, 74° 17.975′ W. Marker is in Colonia, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Memorial is at the intersection of Chain o'Hills Road and Dover Road, in the median on Chain o'Hills Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colonia NJ 07067, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonia Triangle (a few steps from this marker); Bridesmaid House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kinnekort (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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Devonshire (approx. 0.6 miles away); 365 New Dover Road (approx. 0.8 miles away); Avenel Fire Company No. 1 District 5 (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Trees (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Of Avenel (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colonia.

Regarding Colonia Memorials. The grammatical structure of the second marker makes it unclear just whom exactly is being honored.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. A Woodbridge Township wayside details the history of the area.

Colonia Triangle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 20, 2018

2. Colonia Triangle

Two local Indian trails crossed paths here.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on April 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.