Road to Monmouth Battlefield Marker

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New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Road to Monmouth Battlefield
June 20-22, 1778

Road to Monmouth Battlefield Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

1. Road to Monmouth Battlefield Marker

Inscription. In 1778, the Borough of New Hope was the colonial river crossing known as Coryell's Ferry. During the Revolution, the Grand Continental Army under the command of General George Washington crossed the Delaware River into NJ enroute to the battle at Monmouth, NJ.

Erected by The Lambertville - New Hope Kiwanis Club.

Location. 40° 21.79′ N, 74° 57.068′ W. Marker is in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Hope PA 18938, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cannon (a few steps from this marker); New Hope World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Indian Logan (a few steps from this marker); Ferry Landing (a few steps from this marker); New Hope Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Solebury National Bank (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Vansant House (about 500 feet away); Old Revolutionary Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in New Hope.

By Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

2. Road to Monmouth Battlefield Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 510 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.