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New Bridge Inn
1739 – 1964
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By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 1. New Bridge Inn Marker | | |
Inscription. Built in 1739-40 by Peter P. Demarest. In 1766 he received a license from the local court to “keep a Tavern or Public House” here. The old inn witnessed many stirring events during the American Revolution.
In November 1776, Washington led his retreating Continental army past its door enroute from Fort Lee to the Delaware River. On May 30, 1964, the old tavern was destroyed by fire, ending 198 years of service.
Sponsored by the New Milford Woman’s Club
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 28.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society marker series.
Location. 40° 54.859′ N, 74° 1.706′ W. Marker is in New Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Old New Bridge Road and Roosevelt Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Old New Bridge Road. Click for map. Marker is in the parking lot of the Sanzari's New Bridge Inn Restaurant. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Old New Bridge Road, New Milford NJ 07646, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brett Park / New Bridge Area (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); New Bridge (about 400 feet away); Cattails = Clay (about 400 feet away); New Bridge Landing (about 600 feet away); The Zabriskie House (about 700 feet away); Historic New Bridge Landing (about 800 feet away); Old Demarest House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Campbell – Christie House (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in New Milford.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 2. New Bridge Inn Marker on Old New Bridge Road | | |
Also see . . .
1. Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Present Restaurant | | This restaurant is located where the New Bridge Inn stood for almost 200 years. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 4. New Bridge Landing | | The marker is a short distance from New Bridge Landing, where Gen. George Washington and the Continental army crossed the Hackensack River on their retreat across New Jersey in 1776. This photo shows where the army crossed the river. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,514 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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