Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General George W. Taylor

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009

1. General George W. Taylor Marker

Inscription. George William Taylor of Clinton was commissioned Colonel, Third NJ Volunteer Infantry Regiment on 4 June 1861. The Third Regiment was part of the NJ First Brigade (1,1,V1) under the command of General Phil Kearny. Taylor succeeded Kearny as commander of the First Brigade and was commissioned Brigadier General on 9 May 1862. On 27 August 1862 he led the Brigade across the Orange & Alexandria Railroad Bridge over Bull Run to attack Confederate forces near Manassas Junction. Overwhelmed by the more numerous Confederate forces of General "Stonewall" Jackson, the brigade retreated back across the bridge. General Taylor was wounded in the leg and had to be evacuated to a hospital in Alexandria, Viginia, where he died on 1 September 1862. His body was returned to Clinton and buried here in the family plot. Taylor's contact with Jackson provided vital intelligence on Jackson's strength and whereabouts for the Second Battle of Manassas (Second Bull Run) on 28-30 August 1862. Jackson personnally complimented Taylor and his brigade for fighting bravely against great odds.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1862.

Location. 40° 38.337′ N, 74° 54.446′ W. Marker is in Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Center Street

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, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at the gravesite next to the Clinton Prebyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton NJ 08809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central Jersey,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gen. George W. Taylor (here, next to this marker); Capt. Archd. S. Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); Four Corners (approx. 0.2 miles away); Minisink Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clinton Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town of Clinton, New Jersey (approx. ¼ mile away); The Great Clinton Fire (approx. ¼ mile away); Dunham's Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

More about this marker. On the left of the marker is a portrait of General Taylor. On the right is a map of the Bull Run battlefield showing the location of Taylor's mortal wounding. A photo in the lower right shows the bridge over Bull Run in its wartime appearance. See "related markers" to see markers in Virginia associated with the battle.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Additional commentary.
1. General George W Taylor
General George W Taylor was born at Solitude House in High

General George W. Taylor Marker beside Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009

2. General George W. Taylor Marker beside Memorial

Bridge New Jersey. According to the 1860 census he was employed as an ironworker with his father's company, Taylor Iron and Steel Company in High Bridge.

— Submitted April 25, 2010, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey.

General George W. Taylor Grave Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009

3. General George W. Taylor Grave Monument

Brig. Gen. Geo. W. Taylor Wounded at the Battle of Manassas Aug. 27 Died at Alexandria, Va. Sept. 1, 1862

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,736 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.