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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TQU_the-von-steuben-house-historical_River-Edge-NJ.html
A Tory's property, seizedduring the Revolution, waspresented by New Jerseyto Baron von Steuben, Gen.Washington's drillmaster.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PHY_new-bridge_River-Edge-NJ.html
Washington's rear guard under Greene held the bridge in the Retreat of 1776. Burr attacked British here in 1777 and Lee's expedition against Paulus Hook started from here 1779. Bridge crossed often by both armies during the Revolution.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PHU_camp-kitchen_River-Edge-NJ.html
This is a reproduction of an 18th century military camp kitchen. Camp kitchens like these were generally constructed when an 18th century army was encamped for a few days or weeks. Each kitchen could accommodate 11 to 12 fireplaces with chimneys d…
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1) Steuben House. ? Jan and Annetje (Ackerman) Zabriskie prospered as miller and merchant at this site. They built a five-room stone cottage in 1752 and enlarged the house to the present size in 1767 by adding a second story along the rear and the…
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Pre-History - The Tappans, affiliated with the Minisinks, occupied the northern valley of the Hackensack River and its major tributaries, extending downstream to French Creek at New Bridge. The tidal lowlands to the south were occupied by the Hack…
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A Revolutionary War Battleground atthe Bridge that Saved a Nation
These are the times that try men's souls . . .
3 Historic Homes · Distinctive Jersey Dutch Architecture & Artifacts
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYMC_old-demarest-house_River-Edge-NJ.html
Erected ? ? ? atNew Milford.Removed to this site 1955byHiram B. D. BlauveltPresidentDemarest Memorial Foundation
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Erected 1752 and presented toMaj. Gen. Von Steubenby the State of New Jersey 1783in recognition ofNew Jersey's share of the debtwhich the nation owed the General.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOCN_borough-of-river-edge_River-Edge-NJ.html
Sections were once known as Kindermack, Steenrapie, Old Bridge and New Bridge. George Washington, in 1776, retreated across New Bridge and the hill above was fortified by the British in 1778. In 1780 the Americans encamped in town with the HQ of G…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5AK_washington-spring_River-Edge-NJ.html
The Continental Army is reported to have utilized the old spring at the base of these slopes during the September encampment west of the Hackensack River.Reports indicate that General Washington visited here and drank water from the spring.Bergen …