Passaic in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Tree
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2010
1. Washington Tree Marker
Washington
first took command of the
American Army July 3rd 1775.
Planted by the
Aquackanonk Landing
Chapter D.A.R. 1932
Erected 1932 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Aquackanonk Landing Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.
Location. 40° 51.296′ N, 74° 7.301′ W. Marker is in Passaic, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It can be reached from River Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the grounds of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Passaic NJ 07055, 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: George Washington (here, next to this marker); Daughters of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Land Upon Which We Pray (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Grave Monument (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. See the elm tree in Cambridge, Mass., mentioned on the marker, where Gen. Washington first took command of the Continental Army.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2010
2. Passaic Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2010
3. Washington Tree Marker
Marker is seen here near another monument to George Washington. The tree spoken of on the marker is no longer standing.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,194 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
