Downtown Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Morris Canal Big Basin
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Morris Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 40° 42.704′ N, 74° 2.252′ W. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is in Downtown Jersey City. Marker can be reached from Washington Street, 0.1 miles south of Dudley Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Washington St, Jersey City NJ 07302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Morris Canal Little Basin (a few steps from this marker); The Historic Trilogy (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War Veterans of Hudson County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); What Is This Small Body of Water? (about 400 feet away); General Nathanael Greene Park (about 500 feet away); How Is Jersey City the Gateway to Ellis Island? (about 700 feet away); The Morris Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); How Did the Colgate Clock Get Here? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey City.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.