Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Line of March of Washington’s Army

Washington's Retreat Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

1. Washington's Retreat Marker

Inscription. Here is recorded the line of march of Washington’s army through New Jersey in the war for independence.

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. Marker 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.

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); Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Indian and the Puritan Monument (about 600 feet away); Perfect Vehicles 1988-90

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(about 600 feet away); The 19th Century Italianate Town House (about 600 feet away); Newark & Washington Park in the 19th Century (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

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.

Marker in Washington Park image. Click for full size.

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.

Washington Statue image. Click for full size.

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 1,334 times since then and 14 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.