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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Passaic County, New Jersey
Adjacent to Passaic County, New Jersey
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| | The site of the Revolutionary War era Pompton Mutiny which occurred in the cold harsh winter of 1781. It was in the eastern valley overlooking Bloomingdale that an encampment of weary troops mutinied. Consequently, their two ringleaders were . . . — — Map (db m12332) HM |
| | On October 23, 1780, the light infantry was stationed here. The hill on the east side of the Notch was used by Washington as a lookout from which to observe the movement of his troops. — — Map (db m166027) HM |
| | The oldest building in Acquackanonk can be found in center of this house, probably constructed in 1705. — — Map (db m43109) HM |
| | Morris Canal National Registered Landmark Morris Canal Crossed Here → ← Passaic County — — Map (db m40199) HM |
| | This waterway, conceived in the 1820's, linked Pennsylvania's coal fields, New Jersey's iron industry and New York's commercial markets. For 100 years it flowed between the Delaware and Hudson Rivers.
Gloria J. Kolodziej, Mayor, City of Clifton . . . — — Map (db m64208) HM |
| | Used by Washington as a lookout while quartered at the Dey House, October, 1780. Major Parr’s Rifle Corps camped in ravine. — — Map (db m166028) HM |
| | 1913 Sunday Rallies-As many as 20,000 silk workers used Haledon’s Botto House as a focal point for rallies during a seven month strike.
The second floor balcony served as a speaker’s platform for famous leaders of America & Europe.
Gift of Terry . . . — — Map (db m94679) HM |
| | Presented to the Board of Education by the Honorable Ex-Mayor of the Borough of Haledon, Mr. William Turner 1931 — — Map (db m125719) WM |
| | The Botto House was the focal point for striking workers during the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913. Eva Botto (standing in this photo) daughter of Pietro and Maria Botto, and a striking silk mill worker, appears with a friend (seated left) and labor . . . — — Map (db m94678) HM |
| | May We Learn From Those Who
Died For Peace That Life Is
Worth Far More Than Most Of
Us Take Time To Realize.
* Korea *
Gordon N. Ripatranzone • Russell Van Natta • Peter J. Schuil • Theodore Van Natta • Bernard Van Raay
* Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m38474) WM |
| | Honor Roll
Borough Of Hawthorne
1917 World War 1919
Herbert V. Anderson • Frank M. Ackerson • Oliver W. Alyea • Lambert W. Atsma • David Ardell • Archie Aprile • Pierno Aprile • Clarence M. Berry • John Roy Benjamin • Edward Barlow • Peter . . . — — Map (db m32424) HM |
| | They Suffered, Bled, And Gave
Their Lives To Preserve Our
Freedom. Our Debt Of Gratitude
Must Forever Remain In Our Hearts
World War II
James L. Mastrogiovanni • Alfred W. Bohny • Michael Campanell • Joseph T. Duffy • James Edgar • Allison . . . — — Map (db m32423) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m43307) HM |
| | Founded 1739. George Washington and Continental Army encamped here 1777 and 1779-1780. Major iron-producing center in the nation during 19th century. — — Map (db m166029) HM |
| | [ front ]
A Tribute To The Men And
Women Of Little Falls Who
Gave The Full Measure
Of Devotion To Their Country
In The World War
Killed In Action
Henry Buikema
Died In The Service
Austin Loran
James Storey Moon . . . — — Map (db m32415) HM |
| | Created 1780 by Revolutionary War troops of General Lafayette, while manning outposts to watch British troop movements. New Jersey Historical Society Donated by Lewis Montesano — — Map (db m36149) HM |
| | Dedicated in Honor of the Men of
Newfoundland
Who Served in the World War
1917 — 1919
Died in Service
Whitney Bowles · Fowler Hoyt · Ernest Rhinesmith · J. Elmore Terwilliger
—
Archie E. Angle · Raymond E. Angle · Emil E. . . . — — Map (db m141508) HM |
| | George Chamberlain
House
circa 1874
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m111751) HM |
| | In honor of the men of Oak Ridge who went forth at the call of their country to serve in the World War 1917 – 1919 --------------- Ernest Angle George Beatty George Buntzen Charles S. Coursen David Cole Holbart Cole Frank Davenport . . . — — Map (db m35066) HM |
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| | Remembrance
Our
Jefferson Township
War Veterans
Who Made The Supreme Sacrifice
1969
Lake Hopatcong Businessmen’s Association
( left plaque )
Dedicated To The Memory Of
The Men And Women Of
Jefferson Township
Who Gave Their . . . — — Map (db m111749) WM |
| | 1914 World War 1918
This Tablet
Dedicated
In Honor
Of Our Brethren who Served
Our Country During The Late War
Roll Of Honor
Oscar A. Beam · Charles W. Beardsley · Horace Chamberlain · George C. Coates · John N. Davenport · John P. . . . — — Map (db m111667) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m111684) WM |
| | K-0010 is a column from the parking substructure area of the World Trade Center. These columns came from under WTC bldg. 6. K-0010 has remnants of red and blue paint, signifying the levels within the parking structure for the WTC Complex. The . . . — — Map (db m111666) HM |
| | American troops, encamped between the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, were ordered by Washington, Nov. 21, 1776, to cross the Passaic here. After burning the bridge, they marched across Jersey. The Blanchard House often was used as a headquarters. — — Map (db m33516) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m39728) HM |
| | To keep in perpetual remembrance the names of the real Daughters of the American Revolution buried here Rachel Benson • Lena Brower • Maria Egbertse • Peggy Garrison •Elizabeth Hoffer • Margaret Kenter • Mary Kinsey • Jane Mead • Annie Montanie • . . . — — Map (db m36164) HM |
| | Erected by Passaic City Post
No. 504 V.F.W.
To honor
General John J. Pershing
who stood here May 30, 1924
to review and address the
World War veterans
Dedicated November 11, 1938 — — Map (db m7044) HM |
| | [ Side One: ] A tribute of honor to George Washington and his army, and a memorial to the spirit that founded and preserved the Republic. [ Side Two: ] Washington Unique in character Blameless in private life and public office Champion of . . . — — Map (db m33530) HM |
| | This tablet marks the grave of Henry Garritse who died July 13, 1805, aged 84. A revolutionary patriot, member of the Committee of Correspondence, Provincial Congress, and first member of the legislature from Acquackanonk. Claverack Chapter . . . — — Map (db m36155) HM |
| | This stone marks the site of the old district school of Acquackanonk dating from 1693 to 1870 also known as Nassau Hall Academy (then two stories in height) where boys prepared for Princeton College many of them becoming well known ministers, . . . — — Map (db m36161) HM |
| | These two tombstones stood at the heads of the graves about 75 feet northwest of this spot. The bolt and shaft bearing were taken from the old gristmill at John Halmagh Post’s birthplace, Sloughter Dam, now 472 River Road, Garfield, New Jersey. . . . — — Map (db m36152) HM |
| | In memory of the Minute Men of 1776 and the soldiers and sailors of the Revolutionary War and especially of Captain John H. Post who lies buried here and whose destruction of Acquacknonk Bridge saved General Washington’s army from capture in its . . . — — Map (db m36151) HM |
| | Washington’s Headquarters Nov. 21, 1776 was situated about one hundred feet west of this tablet. The entrance to the old Revolutionary Bridge was nearly opposite this spot.
Reset by the Acquackanock Landing Chapter D.A.R. 1930 — — Map (db m7045) HM |
| | This property granted for church purposes by the Lord Proprietors of East Jersey 294 years ago, in the year 1682. Provision was made in the grant for a triangle or “gore” for the church. The first church building, “Old . . . — — Map (db m36162) HM |
| | Under the parent of this tree Washington first took command of the American Army July 3rd 1775. Planted by the Aquackanonk Landing Chapter D.A.R. 1932 — — Map (db m33534) HM |
| | To Honor William Alexander – Lord Stirling 1725 – 1783 American Patriot – Friend of Washington Lord Stirling crossed Acquackanonk Bridge with eight regiments of New Jersey Militia, November 14, 1776. Set up headquarters at . . . — — Map (db m33521) HM |
| | Lou Costello 1906 * 1959 — — Map (db m49865) HM |
| | This monument was sculpted by Gaetano Federici in 1931. It was originally located at the southwest corner of Mill Street and Oliver Street to commemorate the Dublin Spring used by the Irish-American community during the 1800’s. It was moved to it’s . . . — — Map (db m43157) HM |
| | In memory of Abraham Godwin Pioneer of Paterson • Patriot • Soldier Captain of Marines in The War of the Revolution Born November 23, 1724 Died in the service of his country February 7, 1777 Buried at Fishkill New York Placed by the Captain . . . — — Map (db m33139) HM |
| |
Founder of the
First City of Innovation
Paterson — — Map (db m145897) HM |
| | Always on guard that no infringement on the rights of veterans be commited, he has earned for himself the title of Mister Veteran of the City of Paterson, N.J.
Dedicated Nov. 8, 1964 by the Paterson Veteran's Council.
Harry B. Haines, Hon. . . . — — Map (db m20017) HM |
| | Columbus This memorial pioneers in initiating and symbolizing a national movement for the Americanization of Columbus Day in the United States. Thousands of Patersonians of all racial origins by their voluntary contributions made possible this . . . — — Map (db m49871) HM |
| | In Memoriam Charles Curie 1842 ----- 1910 A model citizen A patriotic soldier A loyal friend A good man and ----- true ----- A tribute from the citizens of Paterson • 1913 — — Map (db m33325) HM |
| | Named in honor of Gaetano Federici, 1880 – 1964, Paterson’s famous Italian-American sculptor. He was able to capture the hearts and spirit of our city and its people in his world famous works. The moving of his Christopher Columbus statue to . . . — — Map (db m49872) HM |
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Developed in response to the need to increase our national energy supplies and lessen our dependence on imported oil.
With deep appreciation for the cooperation and commitment of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m64188) HM |
| | has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States U.S. Department of the Interior . . . — — Map (db m43143) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m43144) HM |
| | Alexander Hamilton, with great vision, prompted the incorporation of the "society for establishing usefull [sic] manufactures" in 1791 to start America's economic and industrial independence. Pierre Charles L'Enfant, engineer and planner of the . . . — — Map (db m64189) HM |
| | Dedicated to the long time editor and publisher of the Morning/Evening News Harry B. Haines (1882 – 1972) who fought successfully to bring historic recognition to Paterson’s Great Falls as the Cradle of Industrialization in the Western . . . — — Map (db m43384) HM |
| |
Home of the N.Y. Black Yankees • N.Y. Cubans
Larry Doby
State Football Champion Paterson Eastside H.S.
First African American in the American League
MLB Hall of Famer
Paterson Great . . . — — Map (db m145899) HM |
| | This wheelhouse was built in 1865 to provide power for the Ivanhoe Paper Mill complex. The building housed in 87” Boyden turbine waterwheel capable of providing 200 horsepower. The above photo from the early 1900’s . . . — — Map (db m43147) HM |
| | This is the only remaining Ivanhoe Paper Company building of the ten that once occupied this site. The rear portion was added in 1865 to house a water-powered turbine engine. — — Map (db m64196) HM |
| | was launched in 1878, a one man craft with engine which after a series of trials was sunk in the Passaic River at this spot where she lay buried until raised in 1927 by a group of Paterson youths who presented her to the City of Paterson October . . . — — Map (db m49864) HM |
| | Some 190 million years ago (Mesozoic Era), fluid lava as high as a ten story building rolled in a single flow from fifty miles away and solidified in this region. The basaltic ridge formed by these flows explains the basic geological formation of . . . — — Map (db m140276) HM |
| | Honorable Frank X. Graves, Jr. Mayor of Paterson --------------- Honorable Gordon Canfield Chairman, Mayor’s Citizen Committee Our salute to the memory of Alexander Hamilton whose vision and energy made Paterson the first industrial city in . . . — — Map (db m43148) HM |
| | Built in 1904 on the former Roswell L. Colt estate, the Passaic County Court House was designed by New York Architect, Samuel Burrage Reed in the late Italian Renaissance Revival Style. The project was awarded through a public competition which was . . . — — Map (db m136722) HM |
| | To commemorate the services and record the names of her soldiers and sailors who gave their lives in the War for the Union. [ Left of Monument: ] Honor the Brave The War of 1861-1865 was waged successfully for the preservation of the Union as a . . . — — Map (db m33447) HM |
| | Alexander Hamilton envisioned the great potential power of these scenic falls for industrial development. — — Map (db m20018) HM |
| | In grateful memory of the American Revolutionary Hero and Patriot Brigadier – General Kazimierz Pulaski in the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of his death on the battlefield This monument was erected by the Americans of Polish Descent . . . — — Map (db m33144) HM |
| | The Rogers Millwright Shop was built in 1869, partly with materials from its predecessor on the site, the Passaic Paper Mill. Millwright Shop built and maintained the machinery used in locomotive production. Originally built as almost a duplicate of . . . — — Map (db m64193) HM |
| | Thomas Rogers, one of the most celebrated builders of railroad locomotives, built a plant on this site in 1832 — — Map (db m60354) HM |
| | This building was originally constructed in 1881 as the Frame Fitting Shop of the Rogers Locomotive Works. The Rogers Locomotive Works was one of America’s premier locomotive manufacturers in the latter half of the 19th Century and a dominant force . . . — — Map (db m43151) HM |
| | De Witte Huis (1715 – 1828) and Ford Paterson’s First Tanner This tablet marks the site of the last British raid into this area on May 18, 1779. Placed by the Capt. Abraham Goodwin Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m33128) HM |
| | The site now occupied by the Rogers Millwright Shop was once the home of Passaic Paper Mill. In this 1860's photo (looking north) the remains of the paper mill are on the extreme right. It was a stone mill built in 1837, and housed part of the . . . — — Map (db m64195) HM |
| | The Great Falls Power Plant has been generating electricity for nearly 100 years. The plant produces electricity from the energy of falling water. When the plant opened in 1914, its primary purpose was to supply electric power to Paterson’s mills. . . . — — Map (db m43177) HM |
| | The Allied Textile Printing (ATP) Site is a 7.5 acre portion of the Great Falls of Paterson/S.U.M. Historic District. Toward the end of the eighteenth century, the newly established United States sought to increase its economic as well as political . . . — — Map (db m43191) HM |
| | The Allied Texile Printing (ATP) Site is a 7.5 acre portion of the Great Falls of Paterson/S.U.M. Historic District. Toward the end of the eighteenth century, the newly established United States sought to increase its economic as well as political . . . — — Map (db m44078) HM |
| | Traveled by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from the Dey Mansion at Preakness to the Acquackanonk Landing on Passaic River July - October - November • 1780 • Placed by . . . — — Map (db m166030) HM |
| | Revolutionary Quarters American Officers Tablet by Museum Dept. Pompton Lakes Woman’s Club July 4, 1963 — — Map (db m62859) HM |
| | Here where in March 1782 stood Washington’s Headquarters Federal Rock Council No. 164 Jr. O. U. A. M. have placed this relic of the Battleship Maine in memory of their fellow countrymen who lost their lives in Havana Harbor Feby. 15, 1898 ‘Amor . . . — — Map (db m40545) HM |
| | Built and dedicated n 1912 by Fannie Friedman Einstein in memory of her husband. Incorporated as the Free Public Library of Pompton Lakes in 1953; declared a local historic landmark in 1994; an example of English Tudor Revival Style. — — Map (db m94667) HM |
| | The initial structure is an excellent example of a Colonial Revival building from the New Deal era. The school initially received students from Oakland, Wayne and Midland Park as well as Pompton Lakes.
Declared a local historic landmark 2001 — — Map (db m94674) HM |
| | Built 1937 by Sherman Construction, Passaic N.J. Designed by Louis A. Simons supervising architect for the Dept. of the Treasury 1933-1939. A cast stone portrait of Benjamin Franklin by artist Sterling Calder is in the lobby. An excellent of example . . . — — Map (db m94673) HM |
| | Replaced the original train station which was situated on the north side of the tracks. The New York, Susquehanna and Western lines which passed through Pompton Lakes came from Jersey City and went to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Middletown, New . . . — — Map (db m40538) HM |
| | In honor of the men who served in the Army or Navy of the United States of America in the World War — — Map (db m40546) HM |
| | Dedicated to the men and women of the Borough of Pompton Lakes who devotedly served their country in World War II and the Korean War — — Map (db m40548) WM |
| | Oldest existing church in Pompton Lakes founded 1812. Built and dedicated 1814 on land donated by Martin Ryerson, owner of The Pompton Ironworks. Noted author Albert Payson Therhune ((1872-1942) was a long time member of the congregation. Declared a . . . — — Map (db m94664) HM |
| | In memory of all the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in the adjoining cemetery. Inscribed are the names of those known to be buried here.
John Beam • David Board • James Board • Capt. Joseph Board • Robert Colfax • David D. Hennion • Capt. John P, . . . — — Map (db m94666) WM |
| | Used as a campsite during the Revolution. Captain Crynes Bartholf of the Bergen Militia led a unit called “Bartholf’s Rangers”. Original structure built 1697 on land deeded to the Bartholf family by the English Crown. Center section . . . — — Map (db m62884) HM |
| | Since Pompton was on the main route North, the Conti- nental army camped here often. Washington quartered at the Schuyler House, July 12, 1777, and visited Col- onel Van Cortlandt here, March 28, 1782. — — Map (db m166032) HM |
| | Designed By Robert Erskine, Surveyor General
To George Washington, in Ringwood, July 1776
These 12 sided devices were chained together
across the Hudson and Delaware Rivers to
thwart British shipping.
Designed in war, this monument is . . . — — Map (db m97676) WM |
| | 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. . . . — — Map (db m40542) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m40528) HM |
| | Ringwood Manor Iron Complex (1740-1931) was an important element in the early development of the iron industry in the United States. Among its leaders were the Ogdens, Peter Hasenclever, Robert Erskine – F.R.S., Martin Ryerson, Peter Cooper, . . . — — Map (db m40551) HM |
| | In Memory Of
Our Departed Comrades
Who Served Honorably
In The Armed Forces
Of Our Beloved Country
Dedicated by Ringwood Skylands
V.F.W. Post 10154 1977 — — Map (db m97675) WM |
| | Born 1735 in Scotland Died 1780 at Ringwood Friend in need for Washington Geographer and Surveyer General for the American Army in the Revolutionary War A true and faithful Christian patriot Erected by the New Jersey Society of the S.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m43139) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m43140) HM |
| |
This steel represents the 2,973 people who perished
September 11, 2001 after hijacked planes crashed
in New York City, Arlington, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The victims were mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers
of many faiths and races . . . — — Map (db m145964) WM |
| | October 9 – November 27, 1780, the patriot army extend- ed along this site which had also been used in July. Washington came from his headquarters in Preakness to Totowa and visited the Van Houtens. — — Map (db m39730) HM |
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Born Liscannor, Ireland 1841
Died New Jersey, USA 1914
Designer of the U.S. Navy's first submarine
USS Holand (SS 1)
Dedicated Oct. 10, 1976 — — Map (db m145902) HM |
| | Dedicated to all men and women who are recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart” My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care. If I could be seen by . . . — — Map (db m62742) HM |
| |
This flag pole
in honor
of
the Vietnam Era
Veterans of
Totowa Boro
[Dedicated] Oct. 12, 1969 — — Map (db m145982) WM |
| | The Mansion of Colonel Theunis Dey The Headquarters of General Washington July ~ Oct ~ Nov ~ 1780 Acquired and restored 1930-1934 by The Passaic County Park Commission Marked by Capt. Abraham Godwin Chapter New Jersey Society S.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m39733) HM |
| | This house, which once served as a Dutch Reformed Church Parsonage, was built by John Ryerson before 1762. It was sold to the Demarests around 1814. — — Map (db m21817) HM |
| | This building served as the gatehouse to Pamilco, the seventy six acre estate built by Hollywood producer Cecil B. DeMille’s father who first came to Pompton Lakes in 1891. — — Map (db m94655) HM |
| | Home of Col. Theunis Dey, built about 1740. Twice used by Washington as headquarters in 1780, when the army was in Totowa. — — Map (db m7700) HM |
| | Site of Revolutionary War Encampments #3 & #14 1780 — — Map (db m21814) HM |
| | This brick Georgian mansion was built by Colonel Theunis Dey in 1742. It was used as headquarters by General George Washington from July 1 to July 29, 1780 and again from October 8 to November 27, 1780 because of its strategic position and . . . — — Map (db m7701) HM |
| | This land was part of the Kipp – Nellis Farm Settled in 1723 by Cornelius and Eva Berdan Kipp. The farm served the Preakness Valley area for 250 years. The farmhouse, located across Nellis Drive, was built circa 1840 by Nicholas and Sophia . . . — — Map (db m62874) HM |
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