Millburn in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First Synagogue In Millburn Township

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Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, October 21, 2023

1. First Synagogue In Millburn Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated April 14, 2000

The First Synagogue In Millburn Township was built on this site in 1925 by Congregation B'Nai Israel. In 1950 the Congregation built and moved to their modern building at 160 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, N.J.

Erected 2000.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Synagogues series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 40° 43.528′ N, 74° 18.321′ W. Marker is in Millburn, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Lackawanna Pl and Essex Street, on the right when traveling south on Lackawanna Pl. Near the pedestrian entrance to the lowest level of the garage on Lackawanna Pl. Marker is at ground level. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Essex St, Millburn NJ 07041, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard.

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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: Last British Thrust into New Jersey (approx. ¼ mile away); Paper Mill Playhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Angelo Del Rossi (approx. ¼ mile away); Baldwin Court (approx. ¼ mile away); Washington Rock (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Meeting of the Wyoming Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); American Delaying Action (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millburn.

The First Synagogue In Millburn Township Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, October 21, 2023

2. The First Synagogue In Millburn Township Marker

Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, October 21, 2023

3. The First Synagogue In Millburn Township Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2026, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.