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

Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin

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

1. Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin Marker

Inscription. Kindly pray for
Most Rev.
Thomas H. McLaughlin
First Bishop of Paterson
1881 - 1947

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 40° 54.773′ N, 74° 10.362′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on Main Street (County Road 509) south of De Grasse Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 359 Main 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: Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (here,

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next to this marker); Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); St. John's Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hinchcliffe Altar Piece (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza (about 400 feet away); Passaic County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Passaic County Court House (about 500 feet away); “The Dublin Spring Water Boy” (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

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

2. Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin Marker

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