Woodbridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Countless numbers of “Woodbridge Boys” enlisted in the United States Volunteer Army during the Civil War. One unit in particular, the 28th New Jersey - Company F, featured a large number of Woodbridge residents and won distinction in the Battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg.
The Battle of Williamsburg in 1862 saw the death of Woodbridge Lt. William C. Berry. To commemorate their brother and all who served in the Union forces, Berry’s brothers and sisters rallied the community to raise $2,100 for a stone monument honoring veterans of the “War of the Rebellion.” The edifice was unveiled April 11, 1911 at the junction of main and Berry Streets and later moved to its present position at Main, Berry and Rahway Avenue.
The soldier portrayed is believed to be John M. Sutton, who served in the 5th New Jersey – Company H and saved the regimental colors at Gettysburg and Chancellorsville. In the monument’s foundation is a time capsule containing Civil War artifacts. The monument was restored in 2006 by the Historical Association of Woodbridge Township, with the addition of a Military Walk of Honor commemorating all who have fought in out nation’s wars, past and present.
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Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission
Mayor John E. McCormac Woodbridge Township 2013
Erected 2013 by Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1911.
Location. 40° 33.322′ N, 74° 16.569′ W. Marker is in Woodbridge, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Main Street near intersection of Berry Street and Rahway Avenue., on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Main Street, Woodbridge NJ 07095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodbridge Township Municipal Building (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (a few steps from this marker); NJ POW Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Woodbridge War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Township (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Police Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Police Department (within shouting distance of this marker); J J Bitting Coal and Feed Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodbridge.
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