Rahway in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Abraham Clark
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
1. Abraham Clark Marker
Erected by State of New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list.
Location. 40° 37.007′ N, 74° 17.087′ W. Marker is in Rahway, New Jersey, in Union County. It is on St Georges Avenue (County Route 27), on the right when traveling south. Marker is in Rahway Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rahway NJ 07065, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Capt. Thomas Clark (a few steps from this marker); Terrill Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Merchants and Drovers Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Rahway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington Tulip Poplar (about 400 feet away); Spanktown (approx. Ό mile away); Horsehead Copper (approx. Ό mile away); Westfield Airport (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rahway.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Abraham Clark. Signers of the Declaration of Independence. (Submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Abraham Clark. (Submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
2. Marker in Rahway Cemetery
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
3. Grave of Abraham & Sarah Clark
Abraham Clark and his wife, Sarah, are buried in Rahway Cemetery.
4. Abraham Clark Obelisk
Undated photo from the Rahway Library. The monument was dedicated on July 4, 1848.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 18, 2008
5. Veterans in Rahway Cemetery
Abraham Clark is buried among a great many Revolutionary War veterans.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,996 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 26, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on May 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
