Englewood in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Liberty Pole
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2008
1. Liberty Pole Marker
Erected 1964 by State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 40° 53.797′ N, 73° 58.803′ W. Marker is in Englewood, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of West Palisade Avenue (County Route 505) and Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Palisade Avenue. Marker is alongside a traffic circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Englewood NJ 07631, 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. A different marker also named Liberty Pole (here, next to this marker); Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); John G. Benson House (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); De Mott – Westervelt House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Brookside Chapel (approx. one mile away); English Neighborhood Union School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Van Horne’s Grist Mill (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Englewood.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2008
2. Marker at Englewood Traffic Circle
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2008
3. Liberty Pole
The Liberty Pole still stands today. Two markers for it are found at this location.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2008
4. Washington's Retreat Route
There were a number of skirmishes in this area during the Revolutionary War. Washington's Continental Army also passed here during their retreat across New Jersey. This marker is near the Liberty Pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,437 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
