New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Road to Monmouth Battlefield

June 20-22, 1778

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

1. Road to Monmouth Battlefield Marker

Inscription. In 1778, the Borough of New Hope was the colonial river crossing known as Coryell's Ferry. During the Revolution, the Grand Continental Army under the command of General George Washington crossed the Delaware River into NJ enroute to the battle at Monmouth, NJ.

Erected by The Lambertville - New Hope Kiwanis Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 40° 21.79′ N, 74° 57.068′ W. Marker is in New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Hope PA 18938, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 2 East Ferry Street (a few steps from this marker); Cannon (a few steps from this marker); New Hope World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Indian Logan (a few steps from this marker); 36 South Main Street (a few steps from this marker); Ferry Landing (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); New Hope Mills (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Hope.

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Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 19, 2009

2. Road to Monmouth Battlefield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,218 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.