Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Line of March of Washington’s Army
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
1. Washington's Retreat Marker
Erected by the public school children of Newark under the auspices of the Schoolmen’s Club in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Washington’s birth 1732-1932.
Erected 1932 by The public school children of Newark under the auspices of the Schoolmen’s Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 44.567′ N, 74° 10.182′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Washington Place, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Washington Park off Broad Street in Newark, NJ. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Academy in Newark (within shouting distance of this marker); Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Tubman Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harriet Tubman Square (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (about 300 feet away); Jose G. Artigas (about 400 feet away); Fewsmith House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Christopher Columbus (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The main portion of the marker is a relief map showing the route of the Continental Army.
Also see . . . Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
2. Washington's Retreat Marker
Marker is in Newark's Washington Park.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
3. Marker in Washington Park
Marker shows the route taken by Washington's army in their retreat across New Jersey.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
4. Washington Statue
This statue of Gen. George Washington is located in Washington Park, near the Retreat Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,551 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
