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

Seth Boyden

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

1. Seth Boyden Marker

Inscription.
Site of the shop of Seth Boyden, versatile inventor. Among his inventions were patent leather in 1818 and later malleable iron.

Erected 1964 by State of New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.

Location. 40° 44.615′ N, 74° 10.191′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Washington Park. 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.

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:

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Harriet Tubman Square (a few steps from this marker); Harriet Tubman Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman Monument (a few steps from this marker); Jose G. Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian and the Puritan Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 15 Washington Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Christopher Columbus (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Seth Boyden Statue. Newark History website entry (Submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker in Newark's Washington Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

2. Marker in Newark's Washington Park

Washington Park is home to a number of markers and monuments.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008

3. Seth Boyden

A statue of Seth Boyden stands in the middle of Washington Park, a short distance from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,795 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.