Historical Marker

Liberty Pole

Marker is at the intersection of West Palisade Avenue (County Route 505) and Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Palisade Avenue. ยท Bergen

New Jersey marker

Inscription

The Liberty Pole erected here in 1766 to celebrate repeal of Stamp Act has been replaced several times. Present one, 1964.

Location

AddressMarker is at the intersection of West Palisade Avenue (County Route 505) and Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Palisade Avenue.
CountyBergen
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.896620, -73.980040

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