Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Military Park
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As one of the most significant and historic parks in Newark, the six-acre Military Park serves as the primary gathering space for downtown residents, business people, and visitors.
Military Park was laid out in 1667 as the town commons and training place. The park has a long military history, including use as a campsite for General Washington's army during the Revolutionary War. Following the war, the park played a role in recruiting soldiers during the Civil War and World War I.
Many monuments and statues were added to the park in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the epic Wars of America monument by Gutzon Borglum, noted sculptor of Mt. Rushmore as well as several other significant works in Newark.
Military Park underwent a complete renovation and reopened in 2014. The park now offers free programming and amenities, including movies, yoga, children's activities, and chess. The park is once again a central community location for all of Newark.
Erected by Greater Newark Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Military
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Location. 40° 44.273′ N, 74° 10.233′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Broad Street north of Raymond Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Broad St, Newark NJ 07102, 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, 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: Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us (here, next to this marker); John Fitzgerald Kennedy (a few steps from this marker); Archie Callahan (within shouting distance of this marker); Elisha Boudinot and General Lafayette
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 109 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
