Historical Marker

Hackensack

Entering Hackensack from Paterson along Essex Street right had side - opposite pole 60832HS - just before reaching intersection of Essex Street and Summit Avenue. ยท Bergen

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Gen. Enoch Poor died here from a wound received in a duel with a French officer and was buried in the grounds of the old Dutch Church in Hackensack. Washington attended his funeral here September 10, 1780.

Location

AddressEntering Hackensack from Paterson along Essex Street right had side - opposite pole 60832HS - just before reaching intersection of Essex Street and Summit Avenue.
CountyBergen
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.887080, -74.041070

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