Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Newark Covenant

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

1. Newark Covenant Marker

Inscription.
This tablet is to commemorate the sacrifice, privation and fortitude of the pioneers who laid the foundation of the industrial, artistic, educational and religious life of Newark, and who entered into a covenant to that end.

Signers of the Covenant
From Milford, Guilford and New Haven Robert Treat • Thomas Johnson • Obadiah Bruen • John Curtis • Matthew Campfield • Ephraim Burwell • Samuel Kitchell • Robert R.. Denison X his mark • Jeremiah Peck • Nathaniel Wheeler • Micah Tompkins • Zachariah Burwell • Stephen Freeman • William Camp • Henry Lyon • Hauns Albers • John Browne • Thomas Morris • John Rogers • Hugh Roberts • Stephen Davis • Eph’m Pennington • Edward Rigs • Martin Tichenor • Robert Kitchell • John Browne, Jr. • J. B. Brook X his mark • Jona Seargeant • Robert V. Lymens X his mark • Azariah Crane • Francis Linle X his mark • Samuel Lyon • Daniel Tichenor • Joseph Walters • John Bauldwin Sr. • Robert Dalglesh • John Bauldwin Jr. • Joseph Riggs • Jona Tompkins • Stephen Bond • George Day

From Branford Jasper Crane • John Ward • Abra Pierson • John Catling • Samuel Swaine • Richard Harrison • Laurence Ward • John Johnson • Thomas Blatchly • Thomas J. Lyon X his

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mark • Samuel Plum • Ebenezer Canfield • Delivered Crane • John Ward, Sr. • Aaron Blatchky • Ed. Ball • Richard Laurence • John Harrison • Josiah Ward • John Crane • Samuel Rose • Thomas Huntington • Thomas Pierson

Erected 1928 by Pupils of the Newark Public Schools under the auspices of the Schoolmen's Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1926.

Location. 40° 44.063′ N, 74° 10.347′ 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 located on the front of the 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: First Settlers of Newark (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial (a few steps from this marker); “Old First” (a few steps from this marker); Old First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); First National State Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Four Corners

Marker in Newark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

2. Marker in Newark

The Newark Covenant marker is seen here to the left of the doorway of the Presbyterian Church.

(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Jersey Devils (about 700 feet away); The Rock (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Old First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

3. Old First Presbyterian Church

The Newark Covenant marker is found on the front of this church, which was organized in 1666. It can be seen next to the right door.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.