The resting place of Abraham Clark, signer of the Declaration of Independence. A large grave marker to Abraham and is wife Sarah is here. Next to this is the grave of their son Captain Thomas Clark, who served in the Revolutionary War as a captain of artillery, and fought at the Battle of Princeton. Other Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here.
Please note that Abraham Clark's Home is in nearby Roselle, and that the town of Clark is named for him.
MERCHANTS AND DROVERS TAVERN
& HISTORIC EXPLANATORY MARKER
January, 1777, a sharp fight took place here between the British and General Maxwell's men. June 26-27, 1777, the British, retreating in a running fight from Westfield, were pursued here on their route to Amboy and Staten Island.
The Horsehead Copper was the first coin in the nation to use the motto "E Pluribus Unum" (Latin for "Out of many one"). It was first minted at this site in 1786. This monument was erected by the Rahway Women's Club in 1930.
Sources: The information on this page was drawn from Rahway historic markers and plaques, information at the Rahway Cemetery, and the Merchants and Drovers Tavern website.
