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

Sisters of Saint Joseph

Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania

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

1. Sisters of Saint Joseph Marker

Inscription. Celebrating 125 years of
continuous service in New Jersey

Beginning at
the Church of Saint John, Newark
October 8, 1872

Erected 1997 by Sisters of Saint John.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1872.

Location. 40° 44.289′ N, 74° 9.965′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It can be reached from McCarter Highway (New Jersey Route 21) south of Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 871 McCarter Hwy, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint John's Church (here, next to this marker); Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); St. John's Roman Catholic Church (here, next to this marker); Cudjo Banquante (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chambers Plaza (about 700 feet away); The Founders (about 800 feet away); Robert Treat (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

St. John's Roman Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

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

2. St. John's Roman Catholic Church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 100 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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