Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Dublin Spring Water Boy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. “The Dublin Spring Water Boy” Marker
This monument was sculpted by Gaetano Federici in 1931. It was originally located at the southwest corner of Mill Street and Oliver Street to commemorate the Dublin Spring used by the Irish-American community during the 1800s. It was moved to its present location in 1991 during the reconstruction of Oliver St.
Erected 1931 by Dublin Spring Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.
Location. 40° 54.807′ N, 74° 10.475′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of New Jersey Route 19 and Marshall Street, on the right when traveling north on New Jersey Route 19. Marker is best reached from the end of Oliver Street off Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07501, 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: Paterson Diocese Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Most Rev. Thomas H. McLaughlin (about 600 feet away); Thomas H. McLaughlin S.T.D., L.L.D. (about 600 feet away); St. John's Cathedral (about 700 feet away); The William J. Bate Memorial Court House Plaza (approx. 0.2
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Back of Monument
Dublin Spring
Association
1931
near the site
of the
Old Dublin Spring
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Monument in Paterson
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Closeup of the Dublin Spring Water Boy
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,248 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
