Haddonfield in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Historic Haddonfield

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

1. Historic Haddonfield Marker

Inscription. Oct. 21, 1777, Col. von Donop camped here before the Battle of Red Bank. Gen. Wayne and Col. Ellis foraged nearby in Feb., 1778, but left on the approach of Maj. Simcoe. June, 1778, the British under Clinton and Knyphausen camped here en route to Monmouth.

Erected by The New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites.

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

Location. 39° 54.044′ N, 75° 1.645′ W. Marker is in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in Camden County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41) and Kings Lane, on the right when traveling south on Kings Highway. Marker is on a structure behind Greenfield Hall, on Kings Highway between Evergreen Lane and Roberts Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haddonfield NJ 08033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Samuel Mickle House (a few steps from this marker); Greenfield Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Roberts House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haddonfield World War I Honor Roll (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haddonfield Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Memorial High School

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(about 600 feet away); The Haddon Fortnightly (about 600 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haddonfield.

Marker in Haddonfield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

2. Marker in Haddonfield

The marker can be seen here above the side door.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

3. Historic Haddonfield Marker

The marker above the side entrance. This photo was taken from the intersection of Kings Lane and Kings Highway.

Greenfield Hall 1841 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010

4. Greenfield Hall 1841

Greenfield Hall serves as the headquarters for the Historical Society of Haddonfield. The marker is on a structure located just behind this building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.