Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Palisades Interstate Park
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the History of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
Erected 1965 by U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 51.045′ N, 73° 57.757′ W. Marker is in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker can be reached from Hudson Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Fort Lee Historic Park off Hudson Terrace. It is located at the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Lee NJ 07024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Lee Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mortar Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Magazine (about 400 feet away); The American Crisis (about 600 feet away); Abatis Construction at Fort Lee (about 700 feet away); Protection of the Hudson River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Musketry Breastwork (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington’s Retreat to Victory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Lee.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follows the walking tour of Fort Lee Historic Park.
Also see . . .
1. Palisades Interstate Park. (Submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,637 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.