Jersey Proud: Camp Merritt obelisk in Bergen County turns 101 years old

The obelisk is a smaller version of the Washington Monument.

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May 31, 2025, 2:53 AM

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Updated 105 days ago

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Bergen County's Camp Merritt Memorial Monument turns 101 years old.
The obelisk is a smaller version of the Washington Monument.
It's located on the border of Cresskill and Dumont.
It marks the 1 million soldiers who came through the camp.


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