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
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.
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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.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, April 22, 2009
2. General George W. Taylor Marker beside Memorial
1. General George W Taylor
General George W Taylor was born at Solitude House in High 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.
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 1,489 times since then and 65 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.
