Sons of the American Revolution
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(Front text) The British capture of Charleston in May 1780 was one of the worst American defeats of the Revolution. On March 30-31 Gen. Henry Clinton's British, Hessian, and Loyalist force crossed the Ashley River north of Charleston. On April 1 Clinton adv…
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The Mansion ofColonel Theunis DeyThe Headquarters ofGeneral WashingtonJuly ~ Oct ~ Nov ~ 1780
Acquired and restored 1930-1934 byThe Passaic County Park CommissionMarked by Capt. Abraham Godwin ChapterNew Jersey Society S.A.R. ? ? ? Oct 8, 1934
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(Front text) Major General Charles Cornwallis established a brigade headquarters not far from this site on or around June 19, 1776. His brigade was part of a British army under the command of Sir Henry Clinton, which had occupied this island as a staging po…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMQZU_privateers_Port-Republic-NJ.html
In honor of the"Privateers"who sailed and fought for American Independence"1776 - 1783""Captains" ? ?? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? "Ships"Samuel AllenJohn Badcock ? ? ? ?? ? ? ? ? RainbowJohn Baudouine ? ? ? ?? ? ? Governor ClintonSamuel Bigelow ? ?? ? ? ? ? WhaleboatAnd…
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This house, probably the oldest in Newark, was built by John Plume about 1726, of native sandstone from the neighboring quarries. It witnessed many stirring events of the Revolution and by it passed Washington's army on its retreat from Long Island. Here in…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMR99_elisha-boudinot-and-general-lafayette_Newark-NJ.html
On this site stood the residence ofElisha Boudinotone of Newark's most distinguished citizens,Eminent jurist,Member of Newark's Committee of Correspondence,Patriot andpersonal friend of Washington.
Here on September 23, 1824General Lafayettewas entertain…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMR9E_elizabeth-presbyterian-church_Elizabeth-NJ.html
This church was organized about 1664. The edifice which stood on this spot was burned by the British, January 25, 1780, during the Pastorate of Rev. James Caldwell, Chaplain in the New Jersey Brigade under Washington.This building was completed in 1789.Thir…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMS55_elm-tree_Americus-GA.html
The tree was grown from a branch of the original "Washington Elm" under which George Washington was sworn in as Commander of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Mass. in 1775. Donated to the people of Americus and Sumter County by John H. Gray, former citize…
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This monument is dedicated to thePatiots of Long Islandwho defended Liberty and Independenceduring theRevolutionary War
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Patriots Cooper Pixley and Alexander Porter served the cause of gaining our nation's independence while dedicated members of the military. Both are buried in Section 33 of this National Soldiers Rest.
Cooper Pixley, born in Great Barrington, Berkshire Co…