West New York in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Constitution Sesqui-Centennial Anniversary Trees
Inscription.
Sesqui-centennial Anniversary of the
Adoption of the Constitution of the United States
1787 1937
This Grove of Trees is Dedicated
sponsored by
Barrett Council No. 1273, Knights of Columbus
Charles A. Cusick Post No. 15, American Legion and Auxiliary
Elizbeth Darby Tent No. 10, Daughters of the Union Veterans
German-American Voters League of New Jersey West New York Unit
J. Beier Theurer Association
Jewish Welfare Democratic Club
Pride of Patriotic Council No. 199, Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Third Ward Democratic Club
Thomas A. Swanwick Post No. 850, V.F.W. and Auxiliary
West New York Board of Trade
West New York Democratic Club
West New York Taxpayers and Rentpayers Assn.
William T. Sherman Relief Corps. G.A.R
fostered by
United States Constitution Sesqui-Centennial Comm. for W.N.Y.
Erected 1937.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the The Grand Army of the Republic series list.
Location. 40° 47.026′ N, 74° 0.58′ W. Marker is in West New York, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is at the intersection of JFK Blvd E and 54th Street, on the right when traveling north on JFK Blvd E. Located in West New York Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West New York NJ 07093, 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 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: Thomas M. Donnnelly (a few steps from this marker); Lest We Forget (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 150th Anniversary of the Constitution Trees (about 500 feet away); Two Cuban Patriots (about 500 feet away); West New York War Memorial (about 600 feet away); West New York Veterans Memorial Park
(about 800 feet away); Cuba Freedom Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); West New York Korean Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West New York.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

