The World is Yours at Mary Benson Park
Mary Benson Park • Jersey City, NJ
2015

Jersey City Mural Arts Program
produced by the City of Jersey City

A biography of Mary Hudspeth Benson (1824-1904), for whom the park is named, adorns the side. Mary Benson was a benefactor and activist in Jersey City. JCMAP and the Village Community Group wanted all who use this park to learn about Mrs. Benson and help continue her legacy of philanthropy. On her death in 1904 The Evening Journal headline read, “No case of need neglected and never a deaf ear or cold word to a plea for help”.