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Washington Camp Ground
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By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Washington Camp Ground Marker | | |
Inscription. Dedicated a historic site in 1889 by citizens of the community to memorialize the encampment of Washington’s Army in 1777 and from Nov. 1778 to June 1779.
The Middlebrook encampment in New Jersey entered the National Register of Historic Places July 3, 1975.
Site owned and preserved by the Washington Camp Ground Association.
Erected by Washington Camp Ground Association.
Marker series. This marker is included in the George Washington Slept Here marker series.
Location. 40° 34.766′ N, 74° 32.227′ W. Marker is in Bound Brook, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Middlebrook Road and Cedarcrest Road, on the left when traveling north on Middlebrook Road. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1761 Middlebrook Rd, Bound Brook NJ 08805, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Middlebrook (within shouting distance of this marker); Thirteen Star Flag (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); The Frelinghuysen Tavern (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bound Brook World War I Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Battle of Boundbrook (approx. 1.3 miles away); Battle of Bound Brook (approx. 1.4 miles away); Old Stone Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away); Locks on the D&R Canal (approx. 1.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Bound Brook.| | | | 
By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Marker on Middlebrook Road | | Washington marched his army here from Morristown on May 28, 1777. They remained here until July 2 to discourage the British from making an overland march from New Brunswick to Philadelphia. | | |
Also see . . . The Middlebrook Winter Encampment of Washington's Army. (Submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Middlebrook Cannon | | In addition to the 1777 spring encampment, Washington's Army also camped here from December 11, 1778 through June 3, 1779. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Mill Stone at Washington's Camp Ground | | This mill stone and several cannons are located near the marker. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008 | |
| | | 5. The Wallace House | | This Somerville house was used by Washington for six months during the winter and spring encampment of 1778-79. His wife, Martha, was with him for most of his stay. Visitors to the house included the Marquis de Lafayette, Baron Von Steuben, Alexander Hamilton and Benedict Arnold. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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