Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown Marker

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Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown

By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

1. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown Marker

Inscription.
By this route
Washington
with his army
retired after his victory
at Princeton
Jan. 1777.

Erected by
Gen. Frelinghuysen Chapter
D.A.R.

Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution marker series.

Location. 40° 34.06′ N, 74° 36.604′ W. Marker is in Somerville, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of E Main Street (New Jersey Route 28) and Grove Street, on the left when traveling east on E Main Street. Click for map. Marker is located in front of the Somerset County Court House. Marker is in this post office area: Somerville NJ 08876, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fourth New Jersey Infantry Appreciation to Somerville (within shouting distance of this marker); National Guard Armory (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower (about 500 feet away); Former Second National Bank (about 500 feet away); Ruth St. Denis (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Parsonage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fireman's Museum (approx. half a mile away); Somerville Borough Hall (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Somerville.

Washington’s Route Marker in Somerville Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

2. Washington’s Route Marker in Somerville

After the American victory over the British on January 3, 1777, Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army passed this point on their way to Morristown for their winter encampment.

More about this marker. This is one of a series of markers placed by the DAR indicating Washington’s route from the Battle of Princeton to the encampment in Morristown.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
A list of markers along the route Washington’s Army took from Princeton to Morristown. It's best to study them in the order shown.

Also see . . . New Jersey During the Revolution. Website that details the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. Included are the Battle of Princeton and the encampments at Morristown. (Submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 791 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.