North Broadway in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Soldiers of the Revolution
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
1. Soldiers of the Revolution Marker (restored)
of those
Soldiers of the Revolution
who
under General Washington in 1776
and General Wayne in 1779
camped on this site
Reverently placed by the Nova Caesarea Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution May 1916
Erected 1916 by Nova Caesarea Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 6, 1916.
Location. 40° 46.361′ N, 74° 9.797′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in North Broadway. Marker is at the intersection of Elwood Avenue and Elwood Place, on the right when traveling west on Elwood Avenue. Marker is in Phillips Park. 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. Branch Brook Park Historic Site (approx. half a mile away); Sydenham House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Branch Brook Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Forest Hill (approx. 0.6 miles
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
2. Soldiers of the Revolution Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011
3. Philips Park Restored Marker
George Washington and the Continental Army camped at this site during their retreat across New Jersey in November of 1776.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
4. Soldiers of the Revolution Marker in Philips Park
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 1,550 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 5, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
