Skirmish at Swedesboro

Skirmish at Swedesboro (HM1I6X)

Location: Swedesboro, NJ 08085 Gloucester County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 44.964', W 75° 18.486'

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A Revolutionary War skirmish occurred near this site on April 4, 1778. About 300 Loyalist and British troops marched from Fort Billings (near present-day Paulsboro) to Swedesboro, hoping to capture local militiamen. Finding the Patriots gone, the English pillaged homes and burned the log schoolhouse that had recently been used as a jail for Tories. Patriot Militia soon returned taking a position on a wooded hill overlooking the town and began shooting. The British returned fire and bullets flew in all directions, endangering soldiers and citizens alike before the sides retired.
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HM NumberHM1I6X
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Date Added Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at 1:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 473604 N 4399989
Decimal Degrees39.74940000, -75.30810000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 44.964', W 75° 18.486'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 44' 57.84" N, 75° 18' 29.16" W
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Area Code(s)856, 609
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 100-298 County Rd 551, Swedesboro NJ 08085, US
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