Lauren Rivera 
September 11th, 2025, marks the 24th year since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Nearly a quarter of a century later, our nation continues to honor and remember the lives lost that day. In New Jersey, communities have created meaningful places of remembrance all over the state, ranging from monuments and memorial parks to trees planted in tribute. Read on for a list of September 11th memorials in New Jersey, broken up by county.
September 11th Memorials
Atlantic County
- Absecon 9/11 Memorial at Heritage Park | 699 Blenheim Avenue, Absecon
- In the Line of Duty Memorial | Boardwalk + St. James Place, Atlantic City
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Bergen County
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- Bergen Catholic High School 9/11 Memorial | 1040 Oradell Avenue, Oradell
- Fallen Firefighters Memorial | 1 Scott Plaza, Wyckoff
- Firefighters Memorial Park | 1 Everett Place, East Rutherford
- Giants Stadium Memorial | 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford
- Haworth 9/11 Memorial | 71 Hardenburgh Avenue, Haworth
- Lodi High School Memorial | 99 Putnam Street, Lodi
- Lyndhurst Town Park Memorial | 310 Pine Street #276, Lyndhurst
- Memorial at Englewood Library | 31 Engle Street, Englewood
- Memorial at Garden State Plaza Mall | 1 Garden State Plaza Parkway, Paramus
- Memorial at Garfield Police Department | 411 Midland Avenue, Garfield
- Memorial at Highland Field | Tappan Road, Harrington Park
- Memorial at Zadroga Field | 300 Schuyler Avenue, North Arlington
- Remembrance Memorial and Freedom Garden | 475 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff
- WTC Memorial at Overpeck County Park | Fort Lee Road, Leonia
Burlington County
- Bordentown 9/11 Memorial | Farnsworth Avenue + Railroad Avenue, Bordentown
- Mount Laurel Firefighters Foundation 9/11 Memorial | 69 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel
Camden County
- 9/11 World Trade Center Beam/Memorial | 985 Cropwell Road, Cherry Hill
- Memorial at Westmont Fire Company No.1 | 120 Haddon Avenue, Westmont
- World Trade Center Artifact Memorial | 43 Somerdale Road, Blackwood
- The Victims of Terrorism Memorial | 2601 Federal Street, Camden
Essex County
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- Broad Street Memorial | Broad Street, Bloomfield
- Cedar Grove Waves | 90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove
- Crystal Lake Memorial | West Orange
- Memorial at Nutley Town Hall | 1 Kennedy Drive, Nutley
- Memorial at Seton Hall Preparatory School | 120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange
- Memorial at South Orange Transit Station | 17 Sloane Street, South Orange
- Memorial at Taylor Park | 100 Main Street, Millburn
- Montclair High School 9/11 Memorial | 100 Chestnut Street, Montclair
- Remembrance and Rebirth | Eagle Rock Avenue + Prospect Avenue, West Orange
- Township of Verona 9/11 Memorial | 600 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona
Hudson County
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- Dauntless Efforts | 200 Hudson Street, Jersey City
- Empty Sky | 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
- Grove of Remembrance | Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
- Hudson Riverfront 9/11 Memorial | 1300 at Port Imperial, Weehawken
- ICAP September 11 Memorial | Harborside Plaza 5, Jersey City
- Kearny High School 9/11 Memorial | 336 Devon Street, Kearny
- Makeshift Memorial | Exchange Place, Jersey City
- Memorial at East Newark Borough Hall | 34 Sherman Avenue, East Newark
- Memorial at Hoboken Terminal | 1 Hudson Place, Hoboken
- Memorial at Hudson River Waterfront Walkway | Sinatra Drive, Hoboken
- Tears From Heaven | Harrison Avenue, Harrison
- To the Struggle Against World Terrorism | 51 Port Terminal Boulevard, Bayonne
Mercer County
- Hopewell Valley September 11th + Emergency Services Memorial | 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville
- Memorial at Veterans Park | 685G+Q6, Hamilton
- Peter Craig Alderman Memorial | 242 Nassau Street, Princeton
- Twin Pond 9/11 Memorial | 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor
Middlesex County
- Carteret 9/11 Memorial | Carteret Park, Carteret
- Freedom Plaza | Rail Station, Main Street at Woodbridge Avenue, Metuchen
- Memorial at Lake Papaianni Park | 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison
- Memorial at Martin Luther King Elementary | 285 Tingley Lane, Edison
- Memorial at Monroe Township High School | 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe
- Memorial at St. Cecelia Church | 45 Wilus Way, Iselin
- Old Bridge Municipal Plaza Memorial | 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge
- Todd Beamer Post Office Memorial | 65 North Main Street, Cranbury
- Victims of Terrorism Memorial | 201 John T O’Leary Boulevard, Sayreville
Monmouth County
- 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill | 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands
- Freehold Township Town Hall Memorial | 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold
- Memorial at Riverside Gardens Park | 40 West Front Street, Red Bank
- Memorial at Tinton Fire Company 1 | 695 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls
- Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens | 36 Church Street, Middletown
- Preventorium Road Memorial | Preventorium Road, Howell
- Steven B. Paterson Memorial Field | Hazlet Avenue, Hazlet
Morris County
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- John P. Bocchi Memorial Field | 34 Lees Hill Road, New Vernon
- Library of the Chathams Memorial | 214 Main Street, Chatham
- Memorial at Chatham Train Station | 42 Fairmount Avenue, Chatham
- Memorial at Firehouse Plaza | 1 Firehouse Plaza, Chatham
- Memorial at James Park | 13 Madison Avenue, Madison
- Morris County 9/11 Memorial | 460 West Hanover Avenue, Morristown
- Noelle Court Memorial | Noelle Court, Lincoln Park
Ocean County
- Memorial at Jackson Justice Complex | West Veterans Highway, Jackson
- Take Time To Remember | 901 Boulevard, Seaside Heights
Passaic County
- 9-11 Remembrance Memorial Wall | 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn
- Memorial at Hawthorne Public Library | 345 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne
- Memorial at Saddle River County Park | County Pitch, Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn
- Memorial at Wilmore Park | Wilmore Road, Little Falls
- Wanaque First Aid Squad 9/11 Memorial | 5 Melrose Avenue, Wanaque
- Wayne Township 9/11 Memorial Park | 1 Pike Drive, Wayne
- West Milford 9/11 Memorial | 1480 Union Valley Road, West Milford
Somerset County
- Fallen Heroes Monument | 46 Mountain Boulevard, Warren
- Memorial at Hillsborough Fire Company #3 | 324 Woods Road, Hillsborough
- Memorial at Somerset Hills Golf Course | 180 Mine Mount Road, Bernardsville
- Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower | Historic Courthouse Green, Somerville
Sussex County
- Memorial at The Firehouse Bagel Company | 332 US-206, Branchville
- Sussex County September 11th Memorial | 1 College Hill Road, Newton
Union County
- Union County September 11th Memorial | 1028 Springfield Avenue, Mountainside
Warren County
- Greenwich Township Emergency Squad Memorial | 515 North Main Street, Stewartsville
- Memorial at Veterans Square | 44 East Washington Avenue, Washington
September 11th Non-Profits to Give Back to
9/11 Day
Founded shortly after the attacks on September 11th, 2001, 9/11 Day was created by David Paine and Jay Winuk. According to the nonprofit’s website, the organization was founded on “taking back the day” and transforming the anniversary of September 11th into a day of doing good. Today, 9/11 Day provides free lesson plans for schools across the country to help teach students about the events and impact of September 11th. Each year, the organization also leads a large-scale volunteer project called Meal Packs, where thousands of volunteers come together to assemble millions of meals for Americans facing food insecurity. Learn more here.
New York Says Thank You
With the aim of “[turning] tragedy into HOPE,” as per its website, New York Says Thank You leads all kinds of “Pay It Forward” initiatives. Within recent years, this nonprofit has assembled teams of volunteers to aid in disaster relief, provide education surrounding the events of September 11th to local schools, and embarked on a nationwide restoration tour to re-stitch the national 911 flag. Learn more here.
Tuesday’s Children
Tuesday’s Children is a nonprofit dedicated to “[providing] healing and resilience for military families of the fallen and families affected by 9/11,” according to its website. Aiming to “[turn] pain into purpose while honoring their legacies,” Tuesday’s Children provides family and adult programs, youth mentoring, mental health and wellness services, and more. Learn more here.
See More: September 11th Remembrance Events + Gatherings Happening in North New Jersey for 2025
Voices Center for Resilience
Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES), formerly known as Voices of September 11th, supports local communities by helping them prepare for and recover from traumatic events. VOICES, which provides services like support groups, educational forums, and digital tools, aims to “promote mental health care and wellness for victims’ families, responders, and survivors,” according to its website. Learn more here.
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