Bloomfield in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Bloomfield
In honor of Joseph Bloomfield, Major in the American Revolutionary War who became General in the War of 1812 and later Governor of the state of New Jersey, for whom the town of Bloomfield was named. On this site he delivered an address July 6, 1797.
Erected 1928 by Major Joseph Bloomfield chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 2005.
Location. 40° 47.742′ N, 74° 11.834′ W. Marker is in Bloomfield, New Jersey, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bloomfield NJ 07003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lest We Forget (within shouting distance of this marker); German Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bloomfield Centennial War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Col. Thomas Cadmus House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Morris Canal (approx. 0.6 miles away); Belleville Copper Rolling Mill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Station Square (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomfield.
Also see . . .
1. Joseph Bloomfield. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website entry (Submitted on August 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Joseph Bloomfield: The Revolutionary War in North Jersey. Rte 23 website entry (Submitted on December 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 595 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.