Solebury Township near New Hope in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thompson-Neely House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
1. Thompson-Neely House Marker
Brigadier-General Lord Stirling
previous to the Battle of Trenton.
Quartered with him were
Captain William Washington,
Lieutenant James Monroe
(later President of the United States)
and
Captain James Moore
of the New York Artillery, who
died here Christmas day, 1776.
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Marked by Bucks County Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1931
Right Marker:
The central portion of this
house was built by
John Pidcock
in 1702
and has been preserved as a
type of earliest Pennsylvania
architecture and masonry.
Placed in 1934
by the Pidcock family.
Erected 1931 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Bucks County Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 19.83′ N, 74° 56.228′ W. Marker is near New Hope, Pennsylvania, in Bucks County. It is in Solebury Township. Marker can be reached from Aquetong Road, on the right when traveling east. Markers are on the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Red Cedar (within shouting distance of this marker); John Pidcock (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson-Neely Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Unknown Soldiers of the Continental Army (approx. ¼ mile away); Grandchild of Cambridge Elm (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Nakashima (approx. 1.1 miles away); Goat Hill Overlook (approx. 1.6 miles away in New Jersey); Howell Living History Farm (approx. 2 miles away in New Jersey). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Hope.
Also see . . . Washington's Crossing. Washington Crossing Historic Park. (Submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
2. Right Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
3. Markers on the Thompson-Neely House
Markers are on both sides of the door in the center of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
4. Thompson-Neely House
This 18th century house served as a hospital during the Continental Army encampment of December 1776.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2008
5. Grave of Capt. James Moore
The Continental soldiers’ graves are located about ¼ mile from the Thompson-Neely House. Capt. James Moore is the only soldier who is identified.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,575 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
