Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Luis Vaz de Camoes
1524 - 1580
Dedicated to all Portuguese immigrants who ventured forth to this great land and made a lasting positive impact upon America
Erected by Moving NJ Forward Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 39.788′ N, 74° 12.685′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on Winfield Scott Plaza north of Dickinson Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth NJ 07201, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josι Martν (a few steps from this marker); Washingtons Inaugural Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); 1915 Saengerfest Champions (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Jose Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Pro Patria (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Seven Astronauts (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.
Additional keywords. Luνs Vaz de Camυes
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
