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Historic New Bridge Landing
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Historic New Bridge Landing Marker | | |
Inscription. A Revolutionary War Battleground at
the Bridge that Saved a Nation
These are the times that try men’s souls . . .
3 Historic Homes • Distinctive Jersey Dutch Architecture & Artifacts
Location. 40° 54.787′ N, 74° 1.841′ W. Marker is in New Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Old New Bridge Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Milford NJ 07646, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Demarest House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Zabriskie House (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bridge Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Cattails = Clay (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Brett Park / New Bridge Area (about 400 feet away); New Bridge (about 400 feet away); The Campbell – Christie House (about 500 feet away); New Bridge Inn (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in New Milford.
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Historic New Bridge Landing Marker | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Marker at Historic New Bridge Landing | | The bridge over the Hackensack River used in 1776 by the Continental Army can be seen in the background. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Campbell – Christie House | | This house was constructed by stone mason Jacob Campbell in the 18th century. Campbell served with the Bergen militia during the Revolutionary War. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 5. Old Demarest House | | This 18th century two-room sandstone house was moved to this location in 1955. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 6. Steuben House | | Built in 1752, this house was presented to Maj. Gen. Von Steuben after the Revolutionary War by the State of New Jersey. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 7. Out-Kitchen behind the Campbell-Christie House | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 8. Washington's Army 1776 Retreat Route | | George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Hackensack River near this point in November 1776 during their retreat across New Jersey. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012 | |
| | | 9. Retreat Route Marker | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012 | |
| | | 10. Reenactors at Historic New Bridge Landing | | British soldiers prepare to fight the War of Outposts at Historic New Bridge Landing. The Steuben House is seen in the background. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 210 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 8, 9. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 10. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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