Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory Of Robert Dix Benson
Robert Dix Benson
First President of
The Passaic County
Park Commission
Preliminary Board 1925-1927
Permanent Board 1927-1931
A tribute to life long interest in public parks and his efforts toward the establishment of a park system for the people of Passaic County.
Erected 1933
Erected 1933.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 54.32′ N, 74° 10.495′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on Park Road one mile north of Weasledrift Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07505, 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 and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 walking distance of this marker: Garret Mountain Reservation (a few steps from this marker); Watchung Ridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lambert Tower (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John's Cathedral (approx. half a mile away); Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin (approx. half a mile away); Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (approx. half a mile away); The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
Also see . . . Life Summary of Robert Dix Benson on FamiSearch.org. (Submitted on March 22, 2022.)
Additional keywords. Garret Mountain Reservation
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2022. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.


