Scotch Plains in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Caesar

Ceasar Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

1. Ceasar Marker

Inscription. Here rest the remains of
Caesar, an African,
who died February 7th, 1806
aged 104 years.
He was more than half a century,
a worthy member of the Church in
this place; and closed his life in
the confidence of a Christian.
His numerous friends have
erected this stone as a tribute
of respect to his eminent
virtues and piety.

When the last trump shall bid the dead “Arise
When flames shall roll away the earth & skies,
While atheists, kings, and infidels turn pale,
And every hope, but Christ, mankind shall fail,
Caesar will soar from natures funeral pile,
To bask forever in his Savior’s smile.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1850.

Location. 40° 39.168′ N, 74° 24.032′ W. Marker is in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, in Union County. It is at the intersection of Park Avenue and Mountain Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue. Marker is located in the Scotch Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains NJ 07076, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: Baptist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swift Sure Stage Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stage House Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cannon Ball House (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Osborn House” (approx. 0.6 miles away); White Oak "Quercus Alba" (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Shady Rest Country Club "A Place for Us" (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scotch Plains.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

2. Ceasar Marker

Lower Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

3. Lower Marker

Caesar
New Jersey
Teamster Capt. Davidson’s Brig
Rev War
1702 1806

Scotch Plains Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

4. Scotch Plains Baptist Church

Ceasar's grave is found in the cemetery of the Scotch Plains Baptist Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.