Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brigadier General Enoch Poor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
1. Brigadier General Enoch Poor Marker
Brigadier General Enoch Poor
by the New Jersey Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution:
Born at Andover, Mass., June 21, 1736;
Died near Hackensack, N.J., Sept. 8, 1780.
In command of a New Hampshire brigade, he rendered signal service at many battles, especially Stillwater, Saratoga, Newtown and Monmouth. Valley Forge witnessed his courage in its privation and his unselfishness in providing for the comfort of his soldiers.
He secured the respect of all who were under his command, gained for all time, the esteem of his fellow officers, and the confidence of Washington and La Fayette.
He won fame, as soldier, patriot and citizen, which has inspired the descendants of Revolutionary sires to rear this memorial of his virtues.
Erected by New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1850.
Location. 40° 52.745′ N, 74° 2.602′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Enoch Poor (here, next to this marker); Bergen County Court House / Bergen County Old Jail (a few steps from this marker); The Huguenots (a few steps from this marker); Hackensack Soldier and Sailor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic First Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Court-House & Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Archibald Campbell Family Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hackensack.
Regarding Brigadier General Enoch Poor. Gen. Poor died of a fever on Sept. 8, 1780 near Hackensack. He is buried in the churchyard of the Dutch Reformed Church, a short distance from this marker. The inscription on his grave marker (see picture 4) reads:
"In Memory of the Hon'ble Brigadier Gen'l Enoch Poor of the State of New Hampshire who Departed this Life on the 8 day of Sep'tr 1780, aged 44 years.
Washington, Lafayette and a portion of the American army attended the burial of Gen. Poor.
In 1824, Lafayette revisited this grave, and
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 31, 2013
2. Brigadier General Enoch Poor Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . Enoch Poor. The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire website entry (Submitted on September 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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3. Brigadier General Enoch Poor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
4. Brigadier General Enoch Poor Monument
This monument to Gen. Poor, a New Hampshire brigade commander and one of the heros of the Battle of Saratoga, is located across the street from the Hackensack Court House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
5. Closeup of Gen. Poor Statue
Gen. Poor still holds the handle of a sword in his right hand, but the blade has long since disappeared.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 30, 2008
6. Grave of Gen. Poor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 22, 2007
7. The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 22, 2007
8. Washington's Generals at Valley Forge
Gen. Enoch Poor is listed among the Brigadier Generals on the Memorial Arch at Valley Forge.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,939 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on February 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
