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. It 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.

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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard.

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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 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); Henry Hudson Monument (approx. 1.4 miles away in New York); Henry Hudson Park (approx. 1.4 miles away in New York); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 1½ miles away); Shorakkopoch (approx. 1.6 miles away in New York). 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.

Photographed by Wikipedia, Unknown

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 January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.