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The Closter Horseman Marker
Photographer: Bill Coughlin
Taken: February 26, 2013
Caption: The Closter Horseman Marker
Additional Description: Called the Paul Revere of Bergen County, the Closter Horseman is said to have ridden to Fort Lee to warn Gen. Washington of the approach of Gen. Cornwallis and the British and Hessian Army. This advanced warning allowed Washington and the Continental Army to escape and begin their retreat across New Jersey.
Submitted: February 26, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Database Locator Identification Number: p235258
File Size: 4.420 Megabytes

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