Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Passaic County Veterans Memorial
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
World War I
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
In honor of
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
World War II
December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946
In commemoration of the
50th anniversary
of the end of
World War II
We honor America's sacrifice
in the fight for freedom
May 8, 1995 V.E. Day
September 2, 1995 V.J. Day
In honor of
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
Korean War
June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955
In honor of
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
Vietnam War
December 22, 1961 - May 7, 1975
In honor of
all the veterans of Passaic County
who served in
Persian Gulf War
January 16, 1991 - April 11, 1991
Erected 1995 by Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 40° 54.812′ N, 74° 10.279′ W. Memorial is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Hamilton Street and De Grasse Street, on the left when traveling south on Hamilton
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Regionally, this memorial 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 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Custom House & Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin (about 500 feet away); St. John's Cathedral (about 500 feet away);
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 2, 2026
7. Passaic County Veterans Memorial along the sidewalk to the county courthouse
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 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
