Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
1. Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor Marker
In memory of the Honorable Brigadier Gen. Enoch Poor of the State of New Hampshire who departed this life on the 8 day of Sept. 1780 aged 44 Years.
In 1824, Lafayette re-visited this grave and turning away much affected, exclaimed, “Ah, that was one of my Generals.”
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1780.
Location. 40° 52.754′ N, 74° 2.587′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Moore Street, on the right when traveling west on Court Street. Marker is located in the cemetery of the First Reformed Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Huguenots (here, next to this marker); Archibald Campbell Family Monument (a few steps from this marker); Historic First Reformed Church (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Enoch Poor (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . .
1. Enoch Poor. The History Junkie website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Enoch Poor. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on September 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
2. Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor Marker
When first erected in 1780, this marker lay flat on the ground. During the visit of Lafayette in 1824, he donated money used to raise the marker and mount it on legs. The bottom inscription was added at that time.
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3. Gen. Enoch Poor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
4. Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor Marker
Gen. Poor died suddenly during the Revolutionary War when the Continental Army was encamped in Hackensack. The Army surgeon reported that he died of typhus, but it is also rumored that he might have been shot in a duel near Hackensack on September 6, 1780 and died two days later.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
5. Gen. Enoch Poor
This statue of Gen. Enoch Poor is located near his grave. He once held a sword in his right hand, but only the handle remains today.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 26, 2014
6. Memorial Day Ceremony at Poor's Garve
The president of the Bergen County Historical Society speaks during a wreath laying at the grave of Gen. Enoch Poor.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
7. First Reformed Church of Hackensack Cemetery
The Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor, seen at left, is located across from the Bergen County Court House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
8. Gen. Enoch Poor's Headquarters on the Saratoga Battlefield
Gen. Poor led troops in the 1777 Battles of Saratoga which resulted in the surrender of the British Army under Gen. John Burgoyne.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
9. Inside Gen. Enoch Poor's Headquarters
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 21, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on February 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on May 26, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8, 9. submitted on February 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
