Union City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Exempt Firemens Association

Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 12, 2023

1. Exempt Firemens Association Marker

Inscription. Erected by the
Exempt Firemen’s
Association
of West Hoboken, N.J.
Organized Nov. 24, 1897
Commemorating the
Volunteer Fire Department
Organized Oct. 28, 1858
Disbanded April 2, 1913 Neptune Engine Co. 1 · Columbia H. & L. Co. 1 · Empire Engine Co. 2 · Eagle Engine Co. 3 · Americus H. & L. Co. 2 · Friendship Hose Co. 1 · Protection H. & L. Co. 3 · Exempt Firemen’s Ass’n Duty — Bravery — Sacrifice
Dedicated September 5, 1921

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is April 2, 1913.

Location. 40° 45.985′ N, 74° 1.857′ W. Marker is in Union City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is at the intersection of 23rd Street and Palisade Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 23rd Street. Located in Ellsworth Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union City NJ 07087, 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

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Seaboard. 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: West Hoboken World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); North Hudson Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack Reservoir No. 2 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Plaza 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Embroidery Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away); United States Marine Corps & Junior ROTC Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); Union City 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); North Hudson Spanish American War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union City.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 12, 2023

2. Exempt Firemens Association Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.