Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Winfield Scott
Hero of the Mexican War
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 40° 39.833′ N, 74° 12.67′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of E.Jersey St and Winfield Scott Plaza, on the left when traveling west on E.Jersey St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seven Astronauts (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Inaugural Bicentennial (within shouting distance of this marker); Boxwood Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Property of John Ogden 1680 (about 600 feet away); The Belcher-Ogden Mansion (about 700 feet away); The Nathaniel Bonnell House 1682 (about 700 feet away); Old Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds and Elizabethtown Academy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.
Also see . . . General Winfield Scott. (Submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,679 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on May 2, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.