New Providence in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Providence United Methodist Cemetery & Memorial Garden
Established 1786
Inscription.
the War for American Independence
who are buried in these grounds.
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Erected by the Passaic Valley Chapter
of the New Jersey Society Sons of the
American Revolution.
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April 19, 1929
Erected 1929 by Passaic Valley Chapter of the New Jersey Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1929.
Location. 40° 42.196′ N, 74° 24.712′ W. Marker is in New Providence, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Providence NJ 07974, 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: Garrison-Dickinson-Genung House / Salt Box Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Providence Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Countrys Roll of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Providence Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Academy / Old Borough Hall (approx. half a mile away); Bey's Boxing Camp (approx. half a mile away); New Providence 9-11 Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Johnson House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Providence.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,428 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.


