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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6h agoBergen 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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