Cedar Bridge Tavern
On December 27, 1782, Captain Richard Shreve of Burlington County Light Horse and Captain Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves at a nearby tavern. They had been searching for the notorious Captain John Bacon. He and his band of Loyalists were responsible for many atrocities including the massacre of Patriot Captain Andrew Steelman and his militiamen at Barnegat Light. Seeking to thwart his pursuers, Bacon and his men surprised the Burlington militia, blocking their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals coming to Bacon's aid and providing a diversion, allowing for his escape. Among the Patriots, one was killed and four wounded. Four Loyalists were also wounded, including Captain Bacon.| HM Number | HM2KJC |
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| Year Placed | 2018 |
| Placed By | Ocean County |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Sunday, September 8th, 2019 at 2:01pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 554735 N 4403888 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 39.78318333, -74.36078333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 39° 46.991', W 74° 21.647' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 39° 46' 59.46" N, 74° 21' 38.82" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling East |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near , , |
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