Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington Tree

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

1. George Washington Tree Marker

Chinkchewunska is a Native American word meaning “hilltop town,” or “town on the side of a hill.”

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This tree planted in
memory of
George Washington
by the
Chinkchewunska Chapter D.A.R.
1932

Erected 1932 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Chinkchewunska Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 41° 3.408′ N, 74° 45.238′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Main Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling west on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hill Memorial (here, next to this marker); Home of Thomas Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Newton Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Defenders of the Union

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newton Green (about 600 feet away); Moody’s Raids (about 600 feet away); Sussex County (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Newton Green (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newton.

George Washington Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

2. George Washington Tree

Rededication Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

3. Rededication Marker

- This Tree – was rededicated by the Chinchewunska Chapter D.A.R. on July 4, 2007

Hill Memorial Headquarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 31, 2008

4. Hill Memorial Headquarters

George Washington Tree and markers are seen here beside the Headquarters of the Sussex County Historical Society.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,561 times since then and 154 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.