Kearny in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Scottish American Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 9, 2012
1. Scottish American Monument Marker
God Bless America
“Every line of strength in
our history is a line
coloured by Scottish blood.”
Woodrow Wilson
“A Man’s A Man For A That”
Then let us pray that come it may,
(As come it will for a' that,)
That Sense and Worth, o'er a' the earth,
Shall bear the gree, an' a' that.
For a' that, an' a' that,
it’s comin’ yet for a’ that
That man to man, the world o'er,
Shall brothers be for a' that.”
Robert Burns
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson series list.
Location. 40° 46.797′ N, 74° 8.838′ W. Marker is in Kearny, New Jersey, in Hudson County. Marker is on Passaic Avenue (County Route 299), on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wallace Glen (a few steps from this marker); Major General Philip Kearny (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ Church Episcopal (approx. 0.3 miles away); Belleville First Fire House (approx. 0.4 miles away); LCpl Osbrany Montes de Oca Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Route 7 Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Rutgers Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Rutgers Bridge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kearny.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 9, 2012
2. Scottish American Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 9, 2012
3. Back of Scottish American Monument
The back side of the memorial contains the names of members of the Scottish American Monument Committee, and special donors.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 9, 2012
4. Scottish American Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 9, 2012
5. Scottish American Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 30, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
