South Broad Street in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
David Burnet
Photographed By Gregory Guderian, July 19, 2009
1. David Burnet Marker
Here stood the house of Dr. William Burnet, noted patriot-surgeon. Son, David, was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1788.
Location. 40° 43.613′ N, 74° 10.648′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in South Broad Street. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Camp Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. Located in the northeast corner of Lincoln Park, near the monument "Planting the Standard of Democracy". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Site-Grace Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Newark Female Charitable Society (approx. 0.4 miles away); “Old First” (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Settlers of Newark (approx. 0.6 miles away); Newark Covenant (approx. 0.6 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln Post Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); This Liberty Pole (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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Photographed By Gregory Guderian, July 19, 2009
2. David Burnet Marker
Behind the marker stands the monument "Planting the Standard of Democracy".
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2020, by Gregory Guderian of Belleville, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2020, by Gregory Guderian of Belleville, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
