Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General John Black Jack Pershing
1860-1948
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
1. General John "Black Jack" Pershing Marker
Mexican Expedition
General of the Armies
World War I
Attended the dedication of Monument Park as keynote speaker in 1908
Erected 2004 by Borough of Fort Lee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Spanish-American • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 50.946′ N, 73° 58.153′ W. Marker is in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Palisade Avenue and Angioletti Place, on the left when traveling south on Palisade Avenue. Marker is at Monument Park, at the southeast corner of the Palisade Avenue and Angioletti Place intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Lee NJ 07024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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: Thomas Paine (here, next to this marker); General George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); General Nathaniel Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); General Hugh Mercer (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree Memorial
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This set of markers is located in Fort Lees Monument Park.
Also see . . .
1. John J. Pershing. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Fort Washington. American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on August 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
2. Marker at Monument Park
At this entrance to Monument Park, the General Pershing marker is on the pillar to the left. Monument Park is the site of Continental Army encampment in 1776.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
3. Soldiers of the American Revolution Monument
Monument Park, where the Continental Army camped during the Battle of New York, is home to a number of markers and monuments.
Click for more information.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
4. Closeup of Soldiers of the American Revolution Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,167 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
