Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Indian and the Puritan Monument

Photographed by Wally Gobetz, June 14, 2009

1. Indian and the Puritan Monument

Inscription. 1666 The founders set aside the park near by as the town's market place. Never has it been put to any use other than for the common good. To the north and westward the Indians lingered as if reluctant to depart.

1795 The bridging of the rivers eastward and the rude road built across the marsh was an enterprise of patriotic citizens; an epoch-making event.

Erected 1916.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.

Location. 40° 44.656′ N, 74° 10.205′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is at the intersection of Washington Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. Located in the small park formerly known as Washington Square, renamed Harriet Tubman Square in 2022. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in North Jersey

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Columbus Square (here, next to this marker); Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 15 Washington Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jose G. Artigas (within shouting distance of this marker); Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Tubman Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harriet Tubman Monument (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Harriet Tubman Monument (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

More about this marker. Sculpture is by Gutzon Borglum. The name "Indian and the Puritan" does not appear on the monument itself, but that is its name according to National Register of Historic Places. The sculpture was also known as the Bridge Memorial.

Also see . . . Indian and the Puritan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 4, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey.)

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2. Indian and the Puritan Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2022, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.