Passaic in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Henry Garritse
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
1. Henry Garritse Marker
Henry Garritse
who died July 13, 1805, aged 84.
A revolutionary patriot, member of
the Committee of Correspondence,
Provincial Congress, and first member
of the legislature from Acquackanonk.
Claverack Chapter D.A.R.
September 17, 1934
Erected 1934 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Claverack Chapter.
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. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1863.
Location. 40° 51.334′ N, 74° 7.298′ 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 on the grounds of the 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: Nassau Hall Academy (a few steps from this marker); Post Grave Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Land Upon Which We Pray (within shouting distance of this marker); General John J. Pershing
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
2. Henry Garritse Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 25, 2010
3. Marker at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 956 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
