Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Pulaski
The General know as "Father of American Cavalry" came to America to fight on the American side in the Revolutionary War from Warsaw, Poland in 1778. He commanded a group of cavalry which was known as Pulaski's Legion. While fighting for our freedoms, Pulaski died from wounds he suffered during the Battle of Savannah. In 2009 he was made an Honorary Citizen of the United States for his fight on the American side in the Revolutionary War. This honor has rarely been granted; only eight people in the entire history of the United States have received it.
You can find this war hero's original statue at Riverfront Park in Garfield, NJ.
To find out more and follow the artist visit Hanlonsculpture.com
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 39° 57.162′ N, 74° 11.657′ W. Marker is in Toms River, New Jersey, in Ocean County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Hooper Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Hooper Ave, Toms River NJ 08753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. MM 2/C Edward W. Godfrey (here, next to this marker); Old Revolutionary Cannon
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
