Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
1. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown Marker
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.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1777.
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. Marker is located in front of the Somerset County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerville NJ 08876, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Somerset Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Fourth New Jersey Infantry Appreciation to Somerville (within shouting distance of this marker); Somerset County Court House Green (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Guard Armory (about 300 feet away); Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower
this page online
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 Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,479 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
