Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Training Place

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

1. Training Place Marker

Inscription. Presented to the City of Newark on its 250th Anniversary by the Daughters of the Revolution of the State of New Jersey to mark the site of the Training Place established in 1669 and used for that purpose at every call to defend the rights and liberties of our country.

Erected 1916 by Daughters of the Revolution of the State of New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1669.

Location. 40° 44.377′ N, 74° 10.121′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It can be reached from Park Place, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Newark’s Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

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.

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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: Philip Kearny (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidential Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Eleanor Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founders (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Treat (within shouting distance of this marker); Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Church (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Trinity Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Marker in Military Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

2. Marker in Military Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.