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Dumont, New Jersey
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The monument marks the site of Camp Merritt, a major embarkation point for American troops heading to Europe during World War I.
The monument is a 66-foot-tall obelisk made of granite, designed by architect Thomas Hastings, and features a large bronze relief of a 'doughboy' soldier.
It honors the memory of the 578 people who died at Camp Merritt, many from the influenza pandemic of 1918.
The monument stands at the intersection of Madison Avenue and Knickerbocker Road, the former center of Camp Merritt.
A time capsule was placed at the base of the monument during its dedication in 1924, containing newspapers and other artifacts from that era.
