Piscataway in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Revolutionary War Skirmishes in the Area

Photographed By David Weintraub, March 24, 2021

1. Revolutionary War Skirmishes in the Area Marker

Inscription.
During their occupation of New Brunswick and Perth Amboy in the first half of 1777, the British often sent foraging parties to the farms throughout this area. They took what they wanted (food, supplies, tools, animal feed) against the owners will without payment, paying or promising to pay only loyalists. Often times, the British met the armed resistance of local organized militia resulting in casualties on both sides. The largest of these skirmishes occured on February 8, sometimes called the Battle of Quibbletown. Other skirmishes which occurred in this area included February 20, March 8, and April 4. Because of their constant raids in this area, the British had little or no sympathizers left when they evacuated New Jersey at the end of June.

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1777.

Location. 40° 34.614′ N, 74° 27.534′ W. Marker is in Piscataway, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on New Market Road south of Sherwood Drive, on the right when traveling north. Located in Columbus Park just north of Bound Brook Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 551 New Market Road, Piscataway NJ 08854, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Samptown Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Site of the Blue Hills Fort and Camp (approx. 2.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of South Plainfield (approx. 2½ miles away); Washington Rock (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Rock (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Washington Rock (approx. 2.6 miles away); Drake House (approx. 2.9 miles away); Drake House Flag Pole (approx. 2.9 miles away).

Photographed By David Weintraub, March 24, 2021

2. Revolutionary War Skirmishes in the Area Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by David Weintraub of Edison, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2021, by David Weintraub of Edison, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.