Westfield in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Men of Westfield
1775 1783
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2010
1. Men of Westfield Marker
of Westfield
buried here
who fought in the War
of the American Revolution
that they and their descendants
might enjoy
the blessings of a government
by the people
Erected 1924 by Westfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 40° 39.214′ N, 74° 20.871′ W. Marker is in Westfield, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on E Mountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the southeast corner of the cemetery, across from the Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westfield NJ 07090, 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: Revolutionary War Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbyterian Church in Westfield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downer Well Cap
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2010
2. Westfield Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2010
3. Men of Westfield Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 26, 2010
4. Westfield Revolutionary Cemetery
Some of the soldiers mentioned on the marker can be seen in this photo. About 70 Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 954 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
