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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Union County, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Union County, New Jersey and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Union County, NJ (118) Essex County, NJ (170) Hudson County, NJ (156) Middlesex County, NJ (298) Morris County, NJ (410) Somerset County, NJ (165) Richmond County, NY (226)  UnionCounty(118) Union County (118)  EssexCounty(170) Essex County (170)  HudsonCounty(156) Hudson County (156)  MiddlesexCounty(298) Middlesex County (298)  MorrisCounty(410) Morris County (410)  SomersetCounty(165) Somerset County (165)  RichmondCountyNew York(226) Richmond County (226)
Elizabeth is the county seat for Union County
Adjacent to Union County, New Jersey
      Essex County (170)  
      Hudson County (156)  
      Middlesex County (298)  
      Morris County (410)  
      Somerset County (165)  
      Richmond County, New York (226)  
 
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101 New Jersey, Union County, Union — Mass Grave of British and Hessian Troops
On Stuyvesant Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Buried in this mass grave are British and Hessian troops killed at the Battle of Connecticut Farms 7   June   1780 These soldiers lost their lives in defense of the British Crown and in support of the Loyalist cause during the Revolutionary War. . . . Map (db m32311) HM
102 New Jersey, Union County, Union — Pearl Harbor Square
On Stuyvesant Avenue at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue.
Memorialized By Bayanihan Club of Union “Lest We Forget” December 7, 1941 To honor our service men and women who sacrificed so much “The Day Of Infamy” when 360 Japanese planes descended on Americans at Pearl Harbor killing . . . Map (db m36421) HM
103 New Jersey, Union County, Union — Revolutionary Soldiers
Near Stuyvesant Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the Revolutionary Soldiers buried in Connecticut Farms (Union) New Jersey John Allen • Daniel Baker Sr. • Daniel Baker Jr. • Elijah Baker • Moses Baker • Ethan Baldwin • John N. Baldwin • Lewis Baldwin • Thomas Baldwin • Timothy Ball • . . . Map (db m40635) HM
104 New Jersey, Union County, Union — Steam Tractor
Near Elizabethtown Plaza.
Manufactured By The Frick Engine Works in 1920 This tractor was typical of the kind used here at Liberty Hall to cultivate the fields and plant various crops. Eventually it was replaced by a more “modern” gasoline driven engine. The . . . Map (db m66610) HM
105 New Jersey, Union County, Union — The Blue House
Near Elizabethtown Plaza.
Home of Mildred Barry Hughes. Elected to the New Jersey Assembly,   1958 – 1965 The first woman elected to serve in the New Jersey Senate,   1966 – 1968 This building is circa 1790Map (db m66607) HM
106 New Jersey, Union County, Union — The Serpentine Path
Near Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Serpentine Path is based on the Serpentine, a lake in Hyde Park, London. It was built by Lord Bolingbroke, an English Viscount, who occupied Liberty Hall with his family from 1798 to 1807.Map (db m66633) HM
107 New Jersey, Union County, Union — To the memory of Colonel Israel Angell
On Morris Avenue (County Route 82), on the right when traveling west.
Who commanded the 2nd Rhode Island Infantry at the Battle of Springfield 23rd June, 1780. Headquarters, Rampaugh. 28th June, 1780. Sir, ---- The gallant behaviour of Col. Angell’s regiment on the 23rd inst., at Springfield, reflects . . . Map (db m6942) HM
108 New Jersey, Union County, Union — Wagon Shed
Near Elizabethtown Plaza at Kean Drive.
Built around 1900, the wagon shed was used to store farm equipment used on Ursino Farm. In addition to farm equipment, the wagon shed houses an Otto manufactured gas engine. This engine powered a circular saw that cut fire wood for the many . . . Map (db m66606) HM
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109 New Jersey, Union County, Union — Washington’s Headquarters
On Stuyvesant Avenue (County Route 619), on the right when traveling south.
On June 8, 1780 General George Washington established Headquarters at this site in Connecticut Farms (now Union Township) after the British and Hessian army’s retreat of June 7.Map (db m6934) HM
110 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Downer Well Cap
On E. Broad Street at Mountain Ave on E. Broad Street.
On this corner stood the home and general store of Samuel Downer Jr. He was one of Westfield's first merchants and postmasters, and a Revolutionary War veteran. In 1980, the citizens of Westfield conducted an archeological dig, recovering many . . . Map (db m31108) HM
111 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Gallows Hill
On East Broad Street (County Route 509) at Gallows Hill Road, on the right when traveling north on East Broad Street.
The Westfield Bicentennial Committee Has Designated Gallows Hill As An Official Bicentennial Landmark James Morgan, an American sentry, was tried in the Presbyterian Church on East Broad Street, Westfield, for killing the popular Patriot . . . Map (db m32294) HM
112 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Meeting HouseWestfield Historical Site — 1740 - 1804 —
On E Mountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Site of the first permanent frame house of worship, facing the Church Green, known as the Presbyterian Church in Westfield, organized 1728. Erected circa 1740, it was enlarged in 1758 and a bell added. British troops occupied and damaged the . . . Map (db m32319) HM
113 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Men of Westfield1775       1783
On E Mountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of the men of Westfield buried here who fought in the War of the American Revolution that they and their descendants might enjoy the blessings of a government by the peopleMap (db m32297) HM
114 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Presbyterian Church in Westfield
On 140 Mountain Avenue East.
Near this site stood the first permanent house of worship in Westfield, organized in 1728, built in 1735, known as the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. The bell played an active part in the Revolution, being rung to warn the Patriots of the . . . Map (db m31117) HM
115 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Revolutionary Cemetery
On E Mountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The Westfield Bicentennial Committee Has Designated The Revolutionary Cemetery As An Official Bicentennial Landmark 5 of Westfield’s early citizens buried here (1730 – 1958) including approximately 70 Revolutionary soldiers, 3 War of 1812 . . . Map (db m32315) HM
116 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Revolutionary War Soldiers
On Mountain Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In memory of the Revolutionary War Soldiers at rest in this cemetery Died Acken, Joseph 1804 • Baker, Daniel 1814 • Baker, Henry 1780 • Baker, Jonathan 1844 • Clark, Azariah 1825 • Clark, Capt. Charles 1785 . . . Map (db m242371) HM WM
117 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — Westfield
On North Avenue (New Jersey Route 28) at E. Broad Street (County Route 509), on the right when traveling west on North Avenue.
Settled in 1720 as the West Fields of Elizabethtown. Village grew along Old York Road and later as a stop on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Major skirmishes in area during the American Revolution. Township 1794, Town 1903.Map (db m89495) HM
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118 New Jersey, Union County, Westfield — 36 — Westfield ChurchAmerican Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site
On E Broad Street (County Route 509), on the right when traveling south.
Congregation organized in 1727. Second church was site of trial of Parson Caldwell’s killer. Present church dedicated in 1862.Map (db m122274) HM

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