Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Great Hunger
1845 - 1849
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
1. The Great Hunger Marker
In memory of the millions of Irish people lost to imposed starvation, death and forced emigration by the English government.
Bergen County Council of Irish Associations
November 25, 1995
Erected 1995 by Bergen County Council of Irish Associations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1677.
Location. 40° 52.732′ N, 74° 2.652′ 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Holocaust (here, next to this marker); Armenian Genocide (here, next to this marker); Slavery (here, next to this marker); Comfort Women (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.
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More about this marker. An Irish Cross appears at the top of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
2. The Great Hunger Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
3. Marker at the Bergen County Court House
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 450 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
