North Ironbound in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Francisco
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2010
1. Peter Francisco Marker
Peter Francisco
The Hercules of the
American
Independence
[ Back of Monument ]
Erected by
the Portugese
American
community
June 27, 1976
Erected 1976 by Portugese American Community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1879.
Location. 40° 43.991′ N, 74° 9.861′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in North Ironbound. Marker is at the intersection of Ferry Street and Edison Place, on the right when traveling south on Ferry Street. Marker is in a triangular park, named for Peter Francisco, in the Ironbound section of Newark, just south of Penn Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Penn Station (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newark Covenant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Settlers of Newark (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elisha Boudinot and General Lafayette (approx. 0.4 miles away); First School Safety Patrol in America
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Also see . . . Peter Francisco. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2010
2. Back of Peter Francisco Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2010
3. Newark Marker
Known as the "Giant of the Revolution", Peter Francisco fought in many battles in northern and southern campaigns. George Washington once said that the Revolutionary War might not have succeeded without Francisco.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2010
4. Marker in Peter Francisco Park
This monument is located in Peter Francisco Park in Newark's Ironbound Section. Penn Station can be seen in the background on the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2010
5. Markers in Newark
Several markers are found in this small park. The Peter Francisco Monument can be seen in the background.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
6. Peter Francisco
US Postal Service Bicentennial Series First Class postage stamp
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,398 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on January 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
