Haddonfield in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Guard House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
1. Guard House Marker
built in colonial times
was used during the
Revolutionary War as a
Guard House
for persons suspected of aiding
the British cause
and brought for trial before
The Council of Safety
then meeting in the
Indian King
Erected 1931 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Haddonfield Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 39° 53.924′ N, 75° 1.812′ W. Marker is in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is on Kings Highway (New Jersey Route 41), on the left when traveling south. Marker is on a building across the street from the Indian King Tavern. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 260 Kings Highway, Haddonfield NJ 08033, 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: Indian King Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian King Tavern State Historic Site (NR) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guard House- Barracks & Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Reeves-Glover House
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Ye Kings Highway (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
2. Haddonfield Marker
Marker can be seen to the right of the front door.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2010
3. Guard House in Haddonfield
This photo was taken from the Indian King Tavern.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2014
4. Skirmish at the Guard House
Continental soldiers skirmish with soldiers from the 1st NJ Volunteers in front of the Guard House in Haddonfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,689 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 7, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
