Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Training Place

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

1. Training Place Marker

Inscription. Presented to the City of Newark on its 250th Anniversary by the Daughters of the Revolution of the State of New Jersey to mark the site of the Training Place established in 1669 and used for that purpose at every call to defend the rights and liberties of our country.

Erected 1916 by Daughters of the Revolution of the State of New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1669.

Location. 40° 44.377′ N, 74° 10.121′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. Marker can be reached from Park Place, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Newark’s Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Philip Kearny (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Passed Beneath this Tower (about 300 feet away); First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey (about 300 feet away); Historic Site (about 300 feet away); Historic Plane Tree (about 300 feet away); Griffith Piano Company

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(about 400 feet away); The Wars of America (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Marker in Military Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 25, 2008

2. Marker in Military Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 753 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.