Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sussex County Veterans Memorial
Erected 2005 by Musconetcong Post # 278, American Legion - Stanhope, NJ.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 41° 3.518′ N, 74° 45.207′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is at the intersection of Spring Street (New Jersey Route 206) and Main Street and High Street ( Route 94), on the left on Spring Street. Located in the "Newton Green" or Sussex County Park in the Town of Newton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in North Jersey 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: Newton Green (here, next to this marker); Sussex County (here, next to this marker); Defenders of the Union (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Newton Green (about 300 feet away); Home of Thomas Anderson (about 600 feet away); George Washington Tree (about 700 feet away); The Hill Memorial (about 700 feet away); Old Newton Burial Ground (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.
More about this marker. The gardens are each designed to evoke the specific colors of the flags for each branch of service. The gardens will emerge through a succession of color from spring through fall each year and will provide a beautiful place for reflection on the sacrifices made by so many veterans before.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,071 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on June 16, 2010, by Cheryl (Rome) Thom of Newton, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.














