Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Curie
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
1. Curie Marker
Charles Curie
1842 ----- 1910
A model citizen
A patriotic soldier
A loyal friend
A good man and
----- true -----
A tribute from
the citizens of
Paterson 1913
Erected 1913 by Citizens of Paterson.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 40° 54.989′ N, 74° 8.209′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on East Side Park Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in East Side Park in Paterson, NJ. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07504, 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: Abraham Godwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic County Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Simeon Van Winkles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Morlot Ave - 33rd St. Bridge Over the Passaic River (approx. half a mile away); The York Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory of Fair Lawn Police Officer Mary Ann Collura (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fair Lawn Memorial Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
2. Paterson Marker
A well-known Paterson philanthropist, Charles Curie was born in France and came to America as a child. He served in the Civil War, attaining the rank of captain, before becoming a successful lawyer and real estate developer.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
3. Marker in East Side Park
The Curie monument is one of several located in Paterson's East Side Park.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
4. Rear of Curie Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010
5. Sculptor's Mark
Born 1842 Died 1910
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Geo. T. Biewster
Sculptor 1913
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,309 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
