Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
City of Paterson
Founded
by
Alexander Hamilton
Incorporated 1792
Welcomes you
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 40° 54.928′ N, 74° 10.802′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It can be reached from Spruce Street west of McBride Avenue Extension, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 McBride Ave, Paterson NJ 07501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: Great Falls of the Passaic/S.U.M. Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry B. Haines Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls of Paterson on the Passaic (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Eric M. Graupe (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic Falls (within shouting distance of this marker); Overlook Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Falls Hydroelectric Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026
3. The Great Falls of the Passaic River in Paterson
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 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
