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

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Historic Site

Photographed by James True, August 8, 2011

1. Mount Pleasant Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Mount Pleasant, Newark's oldest remaining cemetery, opened in 1844. One of the first secular cemeteries, it is a masterpiece of landscaping. Its 36 rolling acres and varied monuments reflect romantic Victorian attitudes toward death. Many New Jersey leaders of government, business, education and the arts are resting here. The distinctive brownstone Gothic gateway, designed by Thomas Stent, was built in 1877. Listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Erected by The Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 40° 45.812′ N, 74° 9.988′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in North Broadway. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Nursery Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway. Marker is mounted on the archway at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: William Hayes Ward Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belleville Avenue Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Branch Brook Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Forest Hill

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Branch Brook Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Soldiers of the Revolution (approx. 0.7 miles away); Joseph A. Pocchio (approx. 0.7 miles away); Stephen N. Adubato, Sr. Sports Complex (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Mount Pleasant Cemetery entrance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James True, August 8, 2011

2. Mount Pleasant Cemetery entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.