Rutherford in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S.S. Maine Memorial
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
1. U.S.S. Maine Memorial
This is one of many similar memorials to the USS Maine found throughout the country.
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine
Pro Patria
Erected 1914 by School children and citizens of Rutherford under the auspices of John T. Hilton Camp No. 3 U.S.W.V.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the U.S.S. Maine Memorial Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1732.
Location. 40° 49.511′ N, 74° 6.493′ W. Marker is in Rutherford, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Highland Cross and Lincoln Ave, on the right when traveling west on Highland Cross. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutherford NJ 07070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial 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 walking distance of this marker: Rutherford Vietnam & Korea Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Address (within shouting distance of this marker); John Rutherfurd (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rutherford World War II Memorial
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More about this marker. Pro Patria can be loosely translated as, "for country."
Also see . . . Remember the Maine. Small Planet website entry (Submitted on April 2, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
via U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, December 15, 2021
2. U.S.S. Maine
Description: Photographed circa 1895-98. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 60255-A
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
3. U.S.S. Maine Memorial in Rutherford
The USS Maine monument includes a small anchor on the top.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
4. Rutherford Park
This small park in the center of Rutherford, NJ is home to the U.S.S. Maine Memorial.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 28, 2007
5. Another similiar plaque.
This identical marker is located in Theodore Roosevelt's Birthhouse in New York City. Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy when the U.S.S. Maine was destroyed, and served as Lieutenant Colonel of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry (the Rough Riders) during the Spanish American War.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,489 times since then and 286 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 15, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
