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

Cudjo Banquante

Revolutionary America 1775-1783

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

1. Cudjo Banquante Marker

Inscription. Early Black business owner granted freedom & land for service as a substitute soldier when enslaved. Buried near here 5 March 1823.

Erected 2024 by Morristown Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1823.

Location. 40° 44.359′ N, 74° 10.01′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is at the intersection of Center Street and Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Center 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,

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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: Chambers Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Eleanor Roosevelt (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presidential Honor Roll (about 400 feet away); The Founders (about 500 feet away); Robert Treat (about 500 feet away); Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan (about 500 feet away); Sisters of Saint Joseph (about 500 feet away); Saint John's Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0)

2. Cudjo Banquante Marker

The marker stands on the grounds of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

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