Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. Jose Artigas
1764 - 1850
National hero of Urugay
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 40° 39.802′ N, 74° 12.681′ W. Memorial is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on Winfield Scott Plaza south of East Jersey Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Pro Patria (a few steps from this marker); Josι Martν (a few steps from this marker); Washingtons Inaugural Bicentennial (a few steps from this marker); Seven Astronauts (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Vaz de Camoes (within shouting distance of this marker); 1915 Saengerfest Champions (within shouting distance of this marker); General Winfield Scott (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.
Additional keywords. Josι Gervasio Artigas Arnal
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 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

