Wayne in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Schuyler–Colfax
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008
1. Schuyler – Colfax Marker
Erected by State of New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the George Washington Slept Here series list.
Location. 40° 59.268′ N, 74° 16.752′ W. Marker is in Wayne, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is on Hamburg Turnpike (U.S. 202), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wayne NJ 07470, 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: Schuyler Colfax House (here, next to this marker); Colfax Bridge (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Doctor's Island (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pompton Furnace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Van Ness House (approx. 0.7 miles away); DeMille Gatehouse (approx. ¾ mile away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wayne.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008
2. Marker on Hamburg Turnpike
Gen. George Washington stayed at this house from July 11 through 14, 1777.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008
3. Schuyler-Colfax House with Marker
The Schuyler-Colfax House was built in 1695, by Arent Schuyler, who owned a number of mines throughout New Jersey. The Schuyler family still owned the house at the time of the American Revolution.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008
4. Schuyler-Colfax House
During Washington's stay here in 1777, Capt. William Colfax of the Life Guard met Miss Hester Schuyler, whom he later married. Their son, Schuyler Colfax, was President Grant's vice president.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 11, 2008
5. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
The Schuyler – Colfax House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,738 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
