Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bayonne, New Jersey
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On West 1st Street at Trask Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Street.
This tablet is dedicated to the men and women who designed and built this beautiful structure and to those responsible for its operation and maintenance.
With grateful appreciation
Presented to the Port Authority of NY & NJ
By the . . . — — Map (db m181568) HM
On W 33rd Street at Avenue C, on the right when traveling west on W 33rd Street.
First Refd. Dutch Church Orgend. 1828 Erecd. 1866 First Federated Church Bayonne’s Oldest Church – 1866 and its oldest Congregation: Dutch Reformed Church (1828) Merged in 1952 with Third Reformed Church and Christ Presbyterian Forming . . . — — Map (db m54634) HM
On West 1st Street just west of Trask Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Culture
Best grown in moist, fertile, well-drained, sandy or clay loams in full sun to part shade. Best lowering in full sun. Tolerates summer heat and humidity. Tolerates some dry soils once established. Sometimes top grafted at the 4' to . . . — — Map (db m181562) HM
On Kennedy Blvd. south of W 63rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Named to memorialize the presence of the Patriot Army under General Hugh Mercer in 1776 in this vicinity. • • • Presented by The Bayonne Historical Society 1953 — — Map (db m63614) HM
On East 1st Street just east of Lord Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Established the first outdoor bocce court in Bayonne and was the first president of the Summer Outdoor Bocce League, sponsored by the City of Bayonne. Paul's ability to communicate with people was instrumental throughout his long and distinguished . . . — — Map (db m181572) HM
On Port Jersey Blvd., on the left when traveling east.
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has established preserved areas within the Port Jersey Peninsula to protect and maintain fragile wetlands and wildlife, and provide a waterfront which can be enjoyed by all. From here you can see some of . . . — — Map (db m53043) HM
On JF Kennedy Blvd. at W 43rd Street, on the right when traveling south on JF Kennedy Blvd..
Lt. Stephen R. Gregg U. S. Army – 143rd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient For his role in Action on August 27, 1944 Near Montelimar, France — — Map (db m54637) HM
Gift from the people of Russia President Vladimir Putin This site will be a home for the monument to the struggle against world terrorism Artist Zurab Tsereteli — — Map (db m53040) HM
On JF Kennedy Blvd. north of W 39th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In Memoriam U.S.S. Maine Destroyed in Havana Harbor February 15th 1898 This tablet is cast from metal recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m54632) HM
On West 1st Street at Trask Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Street.
This monument stands as a memorial to all Vietnam Veterans
It pays a special tribute to those men who have given their lives, and those Missing in Action.* The large size of this flag will stand as a reminder of the large loss to the City . . . — — Map (db m181564) WM
On JF Kennedy Blvd. north of W 39th Street, on the right when traveling north.
To the Volunteers of the Army and Navy of the United States whose heroic patriotism has helped to make our Republic what it is to-day. Erected MCMXIV — — Map (db m54636) HM
On East 1st Street just east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
In remembrance of those who gave their lives and as a tribute in honor of the youth of Bayonne who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II — — Map (db m181569) WM
