Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Settlers of Newark
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
1. First Settlers Marker
Newark was settled in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans and was originally named Pesayak Town.
This tablet is placed upon this church the oldest of all our local institutions, in memory of the first settlers who founded Ye town upon ye Pesayak 1666
Erected 1902 by Society of Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.
Location. 40° 44.06′ N, 74° 10.352′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is at the intersection of Broad Street and Branford Place, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Marker is on the right fron of the Old First Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 Broad Street, Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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 walking distance of this marker: Newark Covenant (a few steps from this marker); Old First (a few steps from this marker); Old First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First National State Bank Building
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
2. Markers in Newark
Several markers are found on the church. The First Settlers marker is seen here on the right.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
3. Old First Presbyterian Church
The marker is seen here to the right of the rightmost door on the church.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
4. Old First Church Plaque
The First Settlers of Newark marker is located on the front of the Old First Presbyterian Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,743 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
