Pompton Lakes in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joe Louis Memorial Park

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 28, 2024

1. Joe Louis Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Joe Louis
"The Brown Bomber"
Remembered inside and outside the ring for conquering adversity with the fierce heart of a true champion.....

Celebrated internationally for compiling a record twenty five consecutive title bout victories without a defeat. As undisputed heavyweight champion of the world...

Cherished locally for countless charitable contributions to our community while training on this very site at doc bier's legendary boxing camp.

This lasting tribute will serve to further immortalize the champion, patriot, friend of Pompton Lakes and all Americans. That was and is Joe Louis

Dedicated May 29 1999

Erected 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports.

Location. 41° 0.486′ N, 74° 16.523′ W. Marker is in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Perrin Avenue and Jefferson Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Perrin Avenue. Located next to Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge 1895. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Perrin Avenue, Pompton Lakes NJ 07442, 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

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 walking distance of this marker

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: Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial United States Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); Sp4 George Snodgrass (within shouting distance of this marker); VFW Post 2906 Vietnam Veterans Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cpl. Donald Miller (about 300 feet away); In Memory of All Vietnam Veterans (about 300 feet away); Cpl. George G. Carlough (about 300 feet away); Dedicated to the Marines (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pompton Lakes.

More about this marker. The marker is flanked by two plaques commemorating donors.

Also see . . . Joe Louis (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 5, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 28, 2024

2. Joe Louis Memorial Park Marker

The marker is flanked by two plaques commemorating donors.

Eagle Scout Project Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 28, 2024

3. Eagle Scout Project Plaque

Gaetano Allegri's Eagle Scout Project
Ringside Seating
Dedicated to all those who helped make this project possible, while helping a young man reach his ultimate goal of becoming an Eagle Scout
Special Thanks To:
Mr. Robert Mott, Elks Lodge 1895, Mr. Ranuel Hinton, Downes Tree Service, Totowa Concrete, Troop 388 Scouts and Leaders, Tilcon, Mr. Epstein, Mr. Paul Bowlbly, and all the brick donors
June 05, 2019

Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.