Orange in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Orange World War II Memorial
memory of the valiant
men and women of Orange
who made the supreme
sacrifice in the defense
of their country
World War II
1941 – 1946
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 40° 46.199′ N, 74° 13.498′ W. Marker is in Orange, New Jersey, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Hickory Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is part of the Orange Township Military Commons. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orange NJ 07050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Orange World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); Orange Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Orange Korean Conflict Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Orange Vietnam Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anniversary of the Victory at Yorktown (about 400 feet away); Orange Civil War Monument (about 500 feet away); Dispatch Rider of the American Revolution (approx. half a mile away); Revolutionary War Dead (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.