River Vale in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baylor Massacre Park
In memory of American soldiers killed during the Revolutionary War in the “Baylor Massacre” on September 28, 1778. Lt. Col. George Baylor’s 3rd Regiment of Continental Dragoons took quarters for the night on several nearby farms. Tories betrayed their presence to a British force, who surrounded the Dragoons during the night. A number of Americans were killed or wounded after they surrendered.
Erected 1972 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 47.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1866.
Location. 41° 0.806′ N, 74° 0.529′ W. Marker is in River Vale, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Red Oak Drive and Rivervale Road, on the right when traveling east on Red Oak Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westwood NJ 07675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 200 Years Later (within shouting distance of this marker); A Night of “Savage Cruelty” (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Baylor Massacre” (within shouting distance of this marker); The British General (within shouting distance of this marker); The Third Continental Light Dragoons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Price of Freedom: A Patriot’s Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Propaganda: The Mighty Pen (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravesite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Vale.
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on May 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,261 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.