Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza

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

1. The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza Marker

Inscription.
This Court House Plaza is dedicated to the memory of William J. "Bill" Bate, Esq. of Clifton, Passaic County, N.J. Mr. Bate was a practicing attorney, Clifton Councilman 1966 - 1970, Passaic County Freeholder 1969 - 1971 and served as Director in 1971, N.J. State Senator 1971 - 1973 and N.J. State Assemblyman 1973 - 1981. Mr. Bate was the longest serving Surrogate in Passaic County history from 1982 - 1991 and then again from 1998 until his death on January 29, 2011. Bill loved serving the residents of Passaic County and treated all people with the utmost respect.

In addition to his political career, Bill was a Board Member of Passaic General Hospital (now St. Mary's), a Grand Knight of Regina Mundi Knights of Columbus Council, a Trustee of the St. Andrew the Apostle R.C. Church, member of the Passaic County Bar Association, Passaic County Vision 20/20, St. Peter's Prep and College Alumni, Riese Project Inc., National College of Probate Judges and the Clifton International Optimist Club.

Erected 2015 by The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 2011.

Location. 40° 54.826′ N, 74° 10.3′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Hamilton Street and Lee Place when traveling south on Hamilton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 Hamilton St, Paterson NJ 07505, 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: Passaic County Court House (a few steps from this marker); Passaic County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Custom House & Post Office (within

The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza Display image. Click for full size.

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

2. The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza Display

shouting distance of this marker); The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (about 400 feet away); Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin (about 400 feet away); Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); St. John's Cathedral (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

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

3. The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza Dedication Plaque

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