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British & Hessian Invasion Marker
Photographer: Bill Coughlin
Taken: April 17, 2008
Caption: British & Hessian Invasion Marker
Additional Description: On November 19 & 20, 1776, the British army landed on the New Jersey shoreline at Closter's Landing. Led by Lord Cornwallis, they proceeded to march south in the direction of Fort Lee with the intention of trapping Washington's army there. They passed this point along the way.
Submitted: April 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Database Locator Identification Number: p21728
File Size: 0.853 Megabytes

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