Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Slavery

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013

1. Slavery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In memory of the millions of African people who perished during the middle passage, suffered the horrors of slavery, and endured the inhumanity of racial segregation.

We also remember the heroes who have struggled and continue to work for freedom, peace, and justice.

Dedicated on April 23, 2009
County of Bergen
County Executive
The Board of Chosen Freeholders, and
the African American Advisory Committee

Inspired by: The Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance Committee of Bergen County and the People’s Organization for Progress

Erected 2009 by Bergen County & the African American Advisory Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1677.

Location. 40° 52.73′ N, 74° 2.656′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located to the right of the Bergen County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Armenian Genocide (here, next to this marker); Comfort Women (here, next to this marker); Holocaust (here, next to this marker); The Great Hunger (here, next to this marker); The Green (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Court-House & Jail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hackensack.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013

2. Slavery Marker

Marker at the Bergen County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013

3. Marker at the Bergen County Court House

The marker is seen here near the base of the flagpole.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.