Bernardsville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Honorable Millicent Fenwick
1910-1992
Photographed By Raymond Siwek, October 19, 2020
1. The Honorable Millicent Fenwick
The Honorable Millicent Fenwick
1910-1992
Mrs. Fenwick worked all her life for the promotion of civil rights, consumer interests, prison reform and ecological conservation. Beginning in 1938 she served on the Bernardsville Board of Education and the Bernardsville Borough Council. 1970-1974 she served as New Jersey State Assemblywoman and as Director of Consumser Affairs. Age age 64 in 1975, she was elected to the United States House of Representatives where, as one of only sixteen Congresswomen out of 432 members, she served four terms. President Reagan apppinted her as United States Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome 1983-1987.
Mrs. Fenwick lived her life with courage and conviction. She said she wanted to be remembered as one who was useful.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women.
Location. 40° 43.056′ N, 74° 34.217′ W. Marker is in Bernardsville, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Mine Brook Road (U.S. 202) and Quimby Lane, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bernardsville Train Station (a few steps from this marker); Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bernardsville Fire Company (approx. ¼ mile away); Bernardsville War Memorials (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bernards Township 9-11 Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Brick Academy (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bernards Township War Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Early Church (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bernardsville.
Also see . . .
1. Millicent Fenwick (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 31, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Millicent Fenwick, Her Way. (Submitted on October 31, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Raymond Siwek, October 28, 2020
2. The Honorable Millicent Fenwick Marker
Photographed By Raymond Siwek, October 19, 2020
3. The Honorable Millicent Fenwick
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2020, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
