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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF19_longshore-sediment-movement_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
Most shore bathers soon realize the back-and-forth motion of the waves breaking on the shore not only stirs the sand but also persistently carries them down the beach. This unseen force is called a "longshore or littoral current." In general, the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF0Z_raritan-bay-new-york-harbor_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
Boating is a popular activity on Raritan and Sandy Hook bays. These waters provide both shelter from and access to the Atlantic Ocean. Over the past three centuries, maritime traffic in the Raritan Bay - New York Harbor area has increased signific…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF0N_highest-point-on-the-atlantic-seaboard_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
Mount Mitchill, at an elevation of 266 feet above sea level, is the highest natural point on the Atlantic Seaboard between southern Maine and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Cartographers (map makers) named the prominence, located in the southwes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEY7_british-campsite_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
For a week following the Battle of Monmouth, the main British army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton spread its encampment both sides of this road while awaiting transport from Sandy Hook. They embarked for New York July 5, 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3HE_friends-of-monmouth-county-9-11-memorial_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
On September 11, 2001, many came to this site to witness the horrific tragedy just a few miles away in Lower Manhattan, and, for days afterward, they continued to come to view the smoke spiraling up from the site, most still in shock, not believin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3DV_british-campsite_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
For a week following the Battle of Monmouth, the main British army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton spread its encampment both side of this road while awaiting transport from Sandy Hook. They embarked for New York July 5, 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3D3_chapel-hill_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
Middletown Township Historic District. An early Hamlet on the King's Highway, known until 1809 as High Point. British Campsite after the Battle of Monmouth. Chapel, built in 1809, became the center of strife between temperance forces meeting ther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3D2_british-campsite_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
For a week following the Battle of Monmouth, the main British Army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton spread its encampment both sides of this road while awaiting transport from Sandy Hook. They embarked for New York July 5, 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3D1_navesink_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
Middletown Township Historic District. Summer camping ground of the Indians on their Minisink Trail, which became part of the King's Highway. Location of the Burge's Mill in Colonial Times; British campsite after the Battle of Monmouth. A bustling…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3D0_british-campsite_Atlantic-Highlands-NJ.html
For a week following the Battle of Monmouth, the main British Army under Gen. Sir Henry Clinton spread its encampment both sides of this road while awaiting transport from Sandy Hook. They embarked for New York July 5, 1778.