Mount Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of Iron Works Hill
December 23, 1776
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
1. The Battle of Iron Works Hill Marker
Revolutionary War.
Colonel Samuel Griffin’s troops were entrenched at this site. They decoyed Colonel (Count) Kurt von Donop’s Hessian soldiers away from Bordentown thus reducing the enemy forces defending Trenton and assuring victory by General George Washington’s troops after the historic crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Night, 1776.
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution - Colonel Thomas Reynolds Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 39° 59.317′ N, 74° 47.07′ W. Marker is in Mount Holly, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on Pine Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located near St. Andrew’s Graveyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mount Holly NJ 08060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. 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: Battle of Ironworks Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fire Company (approx. ¼ mile away); History of Millstone Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Woolman’s Tailor Shop & 2nd Friends Meeting House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Girard House (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Battle of Iron Works Hill. Von Donop's first name is given elsewhere as Carl or Karl.
Also see . . . Battle of Iron Works Hill. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
2. Mount Holly Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
3. Marker at St. Andrew’s Graveyard
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
4. Grave of Maj. Joseph Beddz
Major, 2nd Regiment
Burlington County Militia
1775 – 1783
This is one of several graves of Revolutionary War soldiers found in the cemetery near the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 13, 2014
5. The Battle of Iron Works Hill
American and British troops face off during the 238th anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Iron Works Hill in Mount Holly, NJ.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,229 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on December 2, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on December 13, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
