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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47P_battle-of-connecticut-farms_Union-NJ.html
In honor of the American soldiers who lost their livesin defense of our newly formed nation at theBattle of Connecticut Farms7 June 1780 We dedicate this flagpole to all American Servicemen and Womenwho served their country during the last 225 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47O_revolutionary-cannon_Elizabeth-NJ.html
This gun, cast in Strasburg in 1758, was sent by Louis XV, King of France, to Canada for the defense of Quebec. Upon the surrender of that place in the following year, the gun fell into the hands of the British. In April, 1760, the French recaptur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47I_connecticut-farms_Union-NJ.html
Here stood the Presbyterian Church and here was fought the battle, June 7, 1780, between American forces under General Maxwell and Colonel Dayton and the British army on its advance to Springfield. The church and village were burned by the British…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47H_the-jersey-militia-and-continental-army_Springfield-Township-NJ.html
This plaque is dedicated tothose brave men ofthe New Jersey Militia and Continental Armywho fought the Battle of SpringfieldJune 7 to June 23, 1780. The battle took place between the bridge crossingnear Morris Avenue and the east branch of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47E_the-cannonball-house_Springfield-Township-NJ.html
(Upper Plaque):This property has beenplaced on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior (Lower Plaque):The Cannon Ball HouseFarmstead and dwelling built about 1740. Cannonball pierced the west wall du…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47D_battle-of-springfield_Springfield-Township-NJ.html
Here, June 23, 1780, 1500 Americans under Greene and Dayton, were attacked by 5000 British and Hessians under Clinton and Knyphausen enroute to capture stores at Morristown. The British burned Springfield, but were defeated.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM47B_springfield_Springfield-Township-NJ.html
(Front of monument):The first British advance was stayed at the bridge east of the village, June 7, 1780. The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23rd. The Americans under General Greene on that day near the stream west of the church checked the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM478_elizabethtown_Elizabeth-NJ.html
On this spot, at daybreak, June 7, 1780 began the fighting against the British forces moving toward Springfield. Here fell General Stirling at the head of the advancing column.On June 8, after the British retreat from Springfield, General Hand her…
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