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
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Columbus (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian and the Puritan Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Line of March of Washington’s Army (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Academy in Newark (about 400 feet away); Donald T. Dust Home (about 600 feet away); Perfect Vehicles 1988-90 (about 700 feet away); The 19th Century Italianate Town House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Also see . . . Seth Boyden Statue
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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 1,493 times since then and 30 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.
