Title

Weehawken NJ 75th Anniversary Medal - 1859-1934

Description

Medal commemorating the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of Weehawken Township in 1934. Front shows a sailing ship (the Half Moon), an Indian and Pilgrim. On reverse, the following wording: WEEHAWKEN PURCHASED FROM THE INDIANS BY THE DUTCH. THE HALF MOON ENTERED WEEHAWKEN COVE IN 1609. TOWNSHIP CHARTER GRANTED IN 1859.

Subject

WHC2005000001

Date

1934

Type

O2

Identifier

WHC2005000001

Coverage

Weehawken, NJ [40.7663711,-74.02537149999999]

Tag

Government

History

Miscellany

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.