Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abraham Godwin

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010

1. Abraham Godwin Marker

Inscription. In memory of
Abraham Godwin
Pioneer of Paterson • Patriot • Soldier
Captain of Marines in
The War of the Revolution
Born November 23, 1724
Died in the service of his country
February 7, 1777
Buried at Fishkill New York

Placed by the Captain Abraham Godwin Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
Paterson New Jersey
1925

Erected 1925 by Sons of the American Revolution, Captain Abraham Godwin 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 Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1877.

Location. 40° 54.965′ N, 74° 8.199′ W. Marker is in Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is at the intersection of E Park Drive and East Side Park Road, on the right when traveling north on E Park Drive. Marker is located in East Side Park in Paterson, NJ. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Paterson NJ 07504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Curie (within shouting distance of this marker); Passaic County Soldiers and Sailors Monument (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Simeon Van Winkles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Morlot Ave - 33rd St. Bridge Over the Passaic River (approx. 0.6 miles away); The York Road (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory of Fair Lawn Police Officer Mary Ann Collura (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fair Lawn Memorial Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paterson.

Also see . . . Find A Grave. (Submitted on January 13, 2014, by Gene Baumwoll of Buchanan, New York.)

Additional commentary.
1. Burial of Capt Abraham Godwin
Capt Abraham Godwin as well as his son Henry are buried in Fishkill Supply Depot burial ground, Fishkill, NY

— Submitted June 11, 2013, by Gene Baumwoll of Buchanan, New York.

Marker in East Side Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010

2. Marker in East Side Park

Paterson Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2010

3. Paterson Markers

There are several markers and monuments at this location. The Abraham Godwin Marker is seen here on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,264 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.