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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Z1_greek-temple-monument-war-memorial_Atlantic-City-NJ.html
This monument was erected in 1922 by the City of Atlantic City in honor of those of her citizens who served in the World War · 1917-1918.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3Z0_dunwoody-park_Oceanport-NJ.html
Named in memory ofBrigadier GeneralHenry H.C. Dunwoody1842-1933.
General Dunwoody was Chief Signal Officer in Cuba from 22 Dec 1898-24 May 1901. Under his leadership, the United States Army Signal Corps reconstructed, extended, and modernized t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3SH_historic-plane-tree_Newark-NJ.html
Having been on this spotbefore the RevolutionaryWar,is the oldest nowstanding in Newark
Placed byNova Caesarea ChapterD.A.R. 1938
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3N0_mary-molly-hays_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
"You girls should have been with me at the battle of Monmouth and learned how to load a cannon." - Mary Hays Mcaary to Susan Hackendorn, c. 1830
As the temperature approached 100 degrees, and gunners collapsed from heat exhaustion, a plucky Iri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3MZ_hold-the-hedgerow_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
Major General Charles Lee had only 800 men to try to stall more than 2,000 advancing British troops. The Continentals beat back one cavalry charge before the British grenadiers were upon them. After 3 to 5 minutes of firing at each other at point …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3ML_old-tennant-church_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
In grateful remembrance of patriots who, on Sabbath June 28,1778, gained the victory which was the turning point in the War for Independence, and to mark a memorable spot on the battlefield of Monmouth.
[Plaque located opposite main marker]:Thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3MK_an-inspiring-commander-in-chief_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
The Battle of Monmouth26 June 1778
The Commander in Chief was every where, his Presence gave Spirit and Confidence and his command and authority soon brought every thing into order and Regularity."Major General Nathanael Greene, 2 July 1778
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3MH_the-great-cannonade_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
The Battle of Monmouth28 June, 17781:15 PM - 5:30 PM
"? Shot and Shells flying as thick as Hail." Major General Nathanael Greene
For several long, hot and exhausting hours during the afternoon of June 28, 1778, the largest land artillery ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3MF_combs-hill-cannonade_Manalapan-Township-NJ.html
During the early afternoon, the Continental and British Armies were stalemated as they cannonaded each other across Spotswood Middle Brook. Major General Greene then appeared on this hill with four artillery pieces and began bombarding the British…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3LY_explosion-at-liberty_Jersey-City-NJ.html
On July 30, 1916, the Black Tom munitions depot exploded, rocking New York Harbor and sending sleeping residents tumbling from their beds.
The noise of the explosion was heard as far away as Maryland and Connecticut. On Ellis Island, terrified …