Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Toms River Blockhouse Fight
1776 - 1783
— The Joshua Huddy Affair, March 24, 1782 —
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
1. Toms River Blockhouse Fight Marker
The nearby blockhouse, manned by Patriot Capt. Joshua Huddy’s New Jersey State Artillery of twenty-five men, was besieged by a force five times its size. Area Commander Maj. John Cook, six militiamen, and two Loyalist officers were killed. Huddy and thirteen men were taken prisoner. The village was torched and completely destroyed except for two houses saved for civilian refuge. The unlawful execution of Capt. Huddy led to stalled peace treaty negotiations in Paris following this overwhelming Loyalist attack on the privateer base and salt warehouses at Toms River.commemorate Ocean County’s role in the American
Revolution on its 225th anniversary, 2001-2008.
Erected by The Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1782.
Location. 39° 57.086′ N, 74° 11.866′ W. Marker is in Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is on East Water Street, on the right when traveling
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
2. Toms River Blockhouse Fight Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Toms River Township’s First Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Toms River Block House (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Joshua Huddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Huddy’s Hanging Stalls Peace Talks (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Attack Toms River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Captain Joshua Huddy (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchor from the Aircraft Carrier USS Randolph CV-15 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Toms River Block House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toms River.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
3. Toms River Blockhouse Fight Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
4. Marker at Huddy Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
