Dover in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hurd Park

Photographed by Raymond Siwek, February 9, 2024

1. Hurd Park Marker

Inscription. Land for Hurd Park was donated in 1911 by John Hurd of a local founding family. The park has long been known for its cherry blossoms and the only WWI "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statue by noted sculptor E. M. Viquesney in Morris County. Dedicated in 1922. Restored and rededicated in 2001.

Erected by Morris County Heritage Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 40° 53.171′ N, 74° 34.298′ W. Marker is in Dover, New Jersey, in Morris County. It is on West Blackwell Street east of Baker Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover NJ 07801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saint Mary’s Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Stone Academy (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. John’s Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Port Oram Community (approx. 1.1 miles away); Morris Canal (approx. 1.1 miles away); Quaker Meeting House (approx. 1½ miles away); The Bridget Smith House (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Bridget Smith House (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

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Hurd Park, showing “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue image. Click for full size.

Star Stationary Co., Tichnor Bros. (courtesy the Boston Public Library), circa 1930

2. Hurd Park, showing “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Raymond Siwek of Morristown, New Jersey. 2. submitted on February 17, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.