Lake Mohawk in Sparta Township in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lake Mohawk Memorial

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 31, 2013

1. Lake Mohawk Memorial

Inscription.
This memorial was dedicated by the Lake Mohawk Country Club and the families of its founders, Arthur D. Crane and Herbert L. Closs, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Lake Mohawk, the largest man-made lake in New Jersey. The Crane Company purchased this 25,000 acre reservation in 1925. The dam stemming the waters of the Wallkill River was completed on August 26, 1926, and on March 17, 1928, water flowed over the spillway, thus Lake Mohawk was born. Also instrumental in the creation of Lake Mohawk were Edwin R. Closs and Robert Crane, architects and Harry C. Callahan, civil engineer. “It was perseverance, inspiration and perspiration from the start to finish, “ said Herbert Closs.

Arthur D. Crane Born Hillside, New Jersey, Sept. 7, 1877 – died Jan 6, 1945. Founder, Arthur D. Crane Company, 1905. A deliberate, self-educated man. Financial genius and veteran property developer. In 1925, along with Herb Closs, he turned his sights on the farm-land in the valley of the Wallkill River in Sussex County – now Lake Mohawk. He told Herb Closs “Let’s take a chance. Don’t worry about money, I’ll find it.”
Herbert L. Closs Born

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Scranton, Pa., Feb. 18, 1898 – died Jan. 18, 1983. Second president, Arthur D. Crane Company. He had the courage of his convictions, a generous disposition, an untiring zeal and unflinching energy with which he devoted his entire adult life to the cause of Lake Mohawk. Beautiful Lake Mohawk, is dream. No finer lasting memory could be established to be enjoyed by so many.

Erected by Lake Mohawk Country Club.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1861.

Location. 41° 1.876′ N, 74° 38.456′ W. Marker is in Sparta Township, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is in Lake Mohawk. It can be reached from the intersection of East Shore Trail (County Route 613) and Winona Parkway, on the left when traveling north. Located in a small park on the lakefront. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 White Deer Plaza, Sparta NJ 07871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in North Jersey

and in the New

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 31, 2013

2. Lake Mohawk Memorial

Arthur D. Crane

York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Welcome to Historic Lake Mohawk (a few steps from this marker); Krogh’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Princess White Deer (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sparta War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sparta (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sparta Township Incorporated (approx. 0.8 miles away); Van Kirk Homestead and Museum (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Van Kirk Homestead (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparta Township.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 31, 2013

3. Lake Mohawk Memorial

Herbert L. Closs

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 31, 2013

4. Lake Mohawk Memorial

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 31, 2013

5. Lake Mohawk Memorial

The Lake Mohawk Memorial Faces the Lake image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, December 31, 2013

6. The Lake Mohawk Memorial Faces the Lake

Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,348 times since then and 173 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 1, 2014, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.