Sussex in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
High Point Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
1. High Point Monument Marker
Base 34 feet square at the platform
and 19 feet square where apex begins.
The base of the monument is erected on
the highest point in the State of New Jersey
Altitude 1803 feet above sea level.
Corner stone laid June 8, 1929
1930
< Second Plaque >
This monument is erected by Colonel and Mrs. Anthony Kuser to the glory and honor and eternal memory of New Jersey heroes by land and sea and air in all wars of our country.
Erected 1930.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Military • Natural Features. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1778.
Location. 41° 19.264′ N, 74° 39.694′ W. Marker is in Sussex, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker can be reached from New Jersey Route 23, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the monument in High Point State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sussex NJ 07461, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. To the West (a few steps from this marker); To the South (within shouting distance of this marker); High Point: An Early Haven for Sightseers & Sportsmen (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Gift of a State Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Public Parks: Refuge & Recreation for All
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Also see . . . High Point State Park. Outdoorplaces.com website. (Submitted on October 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
2. High Point Monument Second Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
3. Markers on the High Point Monument
The markers are on either side of the entrance to the monument.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
4. High Point Monument Markers
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
5. NJ War Veterans Monument
The monument honors all New Jersey war veterans.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
6. High Point Monument
The states of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania can be seen from the monument. It is located along the Appalachian Trail.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2009
7. High Point Monument and Lake Marcia
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 15, 2022
8. High Point Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,815 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on July 16, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
