Hoboken in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Baseball

HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino, July 8, 2022

1. The First Game Match Of Baseball Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

On June 19, 1846, the first match game of baseball was played here on the Elysian Fields between the Knickerbockers and the New Yorks. It is generally conceded that until this time, the game was not seriously regarded.

Erected by H.I.B.A. — Hoboken Industry and Business Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1895.

Location. 40° 44.993′ N, 74° 1.644′ W. Marker is in Hoboken, New Jersey, in Hudson County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and 11th Street on Washington Street. Marker is on the esplanade dividing 11th Street on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hoboken NJ 07030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Maxwell House Coffee Plant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elysian Fields (approx. 0.2 miles away); New York Yacht Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hudson River Bridge Cornerstone

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Sybil's Cave Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stephen Foster House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stevens Institute of Technology (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Hudson School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoboken.

Also see . . .
1. Hoboken Baseball. (Submitted on April 4, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas.)
2. Elysian Fields, Hoboken, New Jersey. (Submitted on April 4, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas.)
3. New York Knickerbockers. Also contains info on "The New York Nine" or "New Yorks." (Submitted on April 4, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas.)

4. First baseball game in American history.

The Elysian Fields Marker in Hoboken, New Jersey is placed where the first organized baseball game in history was played. Also the four corners between 10th and 11th and Washington each proudly bear four bases that mark 1st, 2nd, 3rd and home plate, where Elysian Fields used to be.

(Submitted on March 18, 2023, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York.)

First Baseball Match Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. First Baseball Match Marker

First Baseball Match Marker on 11th Street Esplanade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. First Baseball Match Marker on 11th Street Esplanade

Each of the four corners of the intersection contains one of the bases or home plate. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

4. Each of the four corners of the intersection contains one of the bases or home plate.

Photographed By R. C.

5. Each of the four corners of the intersection contains one of the bases or home plate.

Photographed By R. C.

6. Each of the four corners of the intersection contains one of the bases or home plate.

Photographed By R. C.

7. Each of the four corners of the intersection contains one of the bases or home plate.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,684 times since then and 144 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week April 6, 2008. Photos: 1. submitted on March 18, 2023, by HistoricTownsOfAmerica.com - Guy Saladino of Long Beach, New York. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 4, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.