Englewood Cliffs in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Laurance Spelman Rockefeller

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 23, 2020

1. Laurance Spelman Rockefeller plaque

Inscription.
Dedicated to
Laurance Spelman Rockefeller
in recognition of his devoted service to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission from 1939 to 1979. His leadership in the conservation of America’s natural resources and his generosity are timeless as the Palisades of the Hudson and the Hudson Highlands he was so instrumental in preserving for the benefit and enjoyment of his fellow human beings.

Placed here by
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
1981

Erected 1981.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 40° 53.528′ N, 73° 56.465′ W. Marker is in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Palisades Interstate Parkway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rockefeller Lookout (here, next to this marker); The Palisades (a few steps from this marker); Rockefeller Lookout Panorama (a few steps from this marker); Bathing in the Hudson (approx. ¾ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Shorakkopoch

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(approx. 1.6 miles away in New York); Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church (approx. 1.6 miles away); Brookside Chapel (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Englewood Cliffs.

More about this marker. The plaque is at the Rockefeller Lookout.

Also see . . .
1. Laurance Rockefeller. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Park Commission website. (Submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Laurance Spelman Rockefeller plaque site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 23, 2020

2. Laurance Spelman Rockefeller plaque site

The Rockefeller plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 23, 2020

3. The Rockefeller plaques

Honoring John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Laurance Spelman Rockefeller

Laurance Spelman Rockefeller image. Click for full size.

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4. Laurance Spelman Rockefeller

The Rockefeller Lookout image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner

5. The Rockefeller Lookout

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.