Koreatown in Leonia in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington Memorial Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 30, 2013
1. George Washington Memorial Monument Marker
General George Washington
and part of the Continental Army on their march from Fort Lee to Trenton passed this way.
Erected 1915 by Leonia Men’s Neighborhood Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1915.
Location. 40° 51.802′ N, 73° 59.439′ W. Marker is in Leonia, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is in Koreatown. Marker is at the intersection of Fort Lee Road and Leonia Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Fort Lee Road. Marker is located in front of the Presbyterian Church of Leonia. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 181 Fort Lee Road, Leonia NJ 07605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Continental Army Encampment (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Days Tavern (about 600 feet away); Cole – Allaire – Boyd House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dutch Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Leonia Patent (approx. 0.6 miles away); Civil War Armory and Drill Hall
this page online
Regarding George Washington Memorial Monument. The Artist, Mahorni Young, is a prominent sculptor and his last studio is a National Historic site in CT, Weir Farm NHS
Also see . . . Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 30, 2013
2. George Washington Memorial Monument Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 30, 2008
3. Washington's Retreat Monument
The monument contains a relief panel of Gen. Washington and the Continental Army during their retreat across New Jersey. The relief was the work of Leonia resident Mahonri M. Young.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 30, 2008
4. Leonia Retreat Monument
This monument was originally located at the Moore homestead, one of Leonia's oldest houses. History has the Continental Army stopping at the Moore Homestead to rest and eat during their retreat across New Jersey. The British later visited there as well, and left with the Moore's livestock and slaves.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 30, 2008
5. Marker at Presbyterian Church
The monument was relocated from the Moore Homestead to the Presbyterian Church on Fort Lee Road.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 30, 2008
6. Presbyterian Church in Leonia
The marker is near the Fort Lee Road entrance to the Presbyterian Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
7. Retreat Route Marker
Fort Lee Road contains several markers indicating the route taken by Washington's Army during their retreat across New Jersey.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,564 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on March 27, 2016, by Kevin Tremble of Tenafly,, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
