Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Property of John Ogden 1680
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
1. Property of John Ogden Marker
Jonathan Belcher 1751 – 1757
Wedding of Catherine Peartree Smith
to Elisha Boudinot held here 1778.
Attended by Lafayette and
Alexander Hamilton. Home of Governor Aaron Ogden, descendant
of original settler 1812.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
Location. 40° 39.791′ N, 74° 12.547′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on E Jersey Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the front of the Belcher-Ogden Mansion. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1046 E Jersey Street, Elizabeth NJ 07201, 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: The Belcher-Ogden Mansion (here, next to this marker); The Nathaniel Bonnell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boxwood Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette's Tour (about 300 feet away); Pro Patria (about 600 feet away); 1915 Saengerfest Champions (about 600 feet away); General Winfield Scott (about 600 feet away); Gen. Jose Artigas (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Belcher-Ogden Mansion (was a few steps
this page online
Also see . . . The Historical Society of Elizabeth. Society website homepage (Submitted on December 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
2. Marker on E Jersey Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
3. National Register of Historic Places Marker
The Belcher-Ogden Mansion, built circa 1680, is listed on the New Jersey State and National Historical Registers.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
4. Belcher-Ogden Mansion
General George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, the Marquis de Lafayette and Elisha Boudinot are among the notable people to visit this house.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
