Plainfield in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Drake House Flag Pole

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

1. Drake House Flag Pole Marker

Inscription. Flag pole
presented to
Historical Society
of
Plainfield
and
North Plainfield
by
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Plainfield Aerie No 866

Flags presented by
Jr. Order United American Mechanics
Franklin Council No 41
Somerset Council No 104
Plainfield Benevolent Council No 256

July 4, 1921

Erected 1921 by Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1850.

Location. 40° 36.813′ N, 74° 25.888′ W. Marker is in Plainfield, New Jersey, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of West Front Street and Plainfield Avenue, on the right when traveling south on West Front Street. Marker is located near the Drake House Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 602 West Front Street, Plainfield NJ 07060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Drake House (here, next to this marker); World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Site of the Blue Hills Fort and Camp (approx. 0.7 miles away); Plainfield Garden Club (approx. 1.2 miles away); Washington Rock (approx. 2.1

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miles away); a different marker also named Washington Rock (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Rock (approx. 2.2 miles away); Quaker Meeting House (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plainfield.

Marker in Plainfield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

2. Marker in Plainfield

Drake House Flag Pole and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

3. Drake House Flag Pole and Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 20, 2013

4. Drake House

The flag pole and marker are located in front of the Drake House. This house, built in 1746, currently serves as the home of the North Plainfield Historical Society.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.