Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Presidential Honor Roll

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

1. Presidential Honor Roll Marker [Left plaque]

Inscription.
Since opening in 1916, the Robert Treat Hotel has been host to the following Presidents of the United States of America.

Woodrow Wilson May 13, 1916 • Franklin D. Roosevelt January 18, 1936 • Harry S. Truman October 7, 1948 • John F. Kennedy September 5, 1960

Dwight D. Eisenhower October 17, 1961 • Lyndon B. Johnson October 7, 1966 • Jimmy Carter October 29, 1980 • Barack Obama October 19, 2017

Erected by Robert Treat Hotel.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy, the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #39 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., and the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 1936.

Location. 40° 44.354′ N, 74° 10.106′ W. Marker

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is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Wayne Shorter Way south of Center Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Park Pl, 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: Eleanor Roosevelt (here, next to this marker); The Founders (a few steps from this marker); Robert Treat (a few steps from this marker); Philip Kearny (a few steps from this marker); Training Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Chambers Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Plane Tree (about 400 feet away);

Presidential Honor Roll Marker [Right plaque] image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

2. Presidential Honor Roll Marker [Right plaque]

The Wars of America (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

3. Presidential Honor Roll Marker [Left plaque]

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026

4. Presidential Honor Roll Marker [Right plaque]

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 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.