Title

Hamilton Monument

Description

This postcard shows the now departed Hamilton Monument and is captioned thusly: Weehawken, New Jersey Alexander Hamilton was fatally wounded in duel with Aaron Burr at Weehawken dueling grounds July 11, 1804. Hamilton was an important leader in the founding of both Paterson and Jersey City. Burr was then Vice President of the United States. The postcard is undated but appears to be from the 1960s.

Subject

WHC427

Type

PC

Identifier

WHC427

Coverage

Hamilton Avenue and Boulevard East,Weehawken, NJ [40.770829,-74.01686459999999]

Tag

Hamilton - Burr Duel

Monuments

Waterfront

Rights

This digital image may be used for educational or scholarly purposes without restriction. Commercial and other uses of the item are prohibited without prior written permission from the Weehawken Historical Commission.