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The Campbell – Christie House
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By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 1. The Campbell – Christie House Marker | | |
Inscription. This Dutch Style sandstone house had stood in New Milford since the Revolution. Faced with demolition it was saved for our country’s heritage by moving it to this site on September 27, 1977. This preservation was accomplished through the combined efforts of the organizations named here.
Bergen County Historical Society •
Campbell-Christie Historical Society of New Milford
Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Doris Mahalick, Director
D. Bennett Mazur, Deputy Director & Project Chairman
Gerald A. Calabrese •
John F. Curran •
Jeremiah F. O’Connor •
Joan Steinacher •
Joseph A. Carucci •
Harry J. Gerecke •
Charles E. Reid
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society.
Marker series. This marker is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society marker series.
Location. 40° 54.761′ N, 74° 1.946′ W. Marker is in River Edge, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is located in the Historic New Bridge Landing Site. Marker is in this post office area: River Edge NJ 07661, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Demarest House (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Historic New Bridge Landing (about 500 feet away); The Zabriskie House (about 600 feet away); New Bridge Landing (about 600 feet away); Cattails = Clay (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brett Park / New Bridge Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Bridge Inn (approx. ¼ mile away). | | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, | |
| | | 2. Marker at New Bridge Landing Site | | The Campbell – Christie House is one of several historic structures found at the Historic New Bridge Landing Site. The site is owned and operated by the Bergen County Historical Society. | | |
Also see . . .
1. Campbell – Christie House. Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on April 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Campbell – Christie House | | Willem Campbell built this house in April 1774 in New Milford. He and his wife raised 9 children in the house, four of the sons going on to serve in the Bergen Militia during the Revolutionary War. The house was moved to this location on September 27, 1977. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Inside the Campbell – Christie House | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 5. The Campbell – Christie House's Bar & Grill | | Jacob Campbell ran a tavern out of this house. The bar and grill were located in this room. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 6. Inside the Campbell – Christie House | | British troops occupy the house during the War of Outposts. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 7. Reenactors at the Campbell – Christie House | | British troops defend the Campbell – Christie House during the War of Outposts. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008 | |
| | | 8. Retreat Route | | Washington's Army passed this point in 1776 during their retreat across New Jersey. This marker is located near the the Campbell–Christie House. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 947 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 8. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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