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Sparta War Memorial

 
 
Sparta War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
1. Sparta War Memorial
Inscription.
Erected by
James B. Titman
Lieut. and R.O.M. of 27th and 33rd
Regiments New Jersey Volunteers
War of 1861-65,
in memory of all
the Brave Heroes
who served on land and sea in
defense of their country in any
of the wars of the United States

[Rear of Monument: ]
“These were valiant
men of might in their
generation.”

 
Erected by James B. Titman.
 
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & PatriotismWar, US Civil.
 
Location. 41° 2.292′ N, 74° 38.078′ W. Marker is in Sparta Township, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is in Sparta. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparta NJ 07871, 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 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sparta (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sparta Township Incorporated (approx. Ό mile away); Welcome to Historic Lake Mohawk (approx. 0.6 miles away); Krogh’s (approx. 0.6 miles away); Princess White Deer (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lake Mohawk Memorial
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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Van Kirk Homestead and Museum (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Van Kirk Homestead (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparta Township.
 
Sparta War Memorial (Rear) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
2. Sparta War Memorial (Rear)
Sparta War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
3. Sparta War Memorial
Sparta War Memorial (Right Side) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
4. Sparta War Memorial (Right Side)
Sparta War Memorial (Left Side) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
5. Sparta War Memorial (Left Side)
Closeup of Civil War Soldier image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
6. Closeup of Civil War Soldier
Sparta War Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 29, 2010
7. Sparta War Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,400 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 29, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
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