Near Columbus in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On a Tree South of this Spot
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, August 8, 2010
1. On a tree south of this spot Marker
On a tree south of this spot British Corporal John Fisher, 28th. Regiment who had deserted the British to join the Rebels was caught, tried and convicted. He was hung at 10 AM June 22, 1778
Erected by Mansfield Township Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1861.
Location. 40° 4.33′ N, 74° 43.854′ W. Marker is near Columbus, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is on Columbus Road (County Route 543) 0.3 miles east of Petticoat Bridge Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NJ 08022, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Keeler Oak (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named The Keeler Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); Petticoat Bridge Skirmish (approx. 1.4 miles away); Revolutionary War Hospital (approx. 2 miles away); Kinkora Branch Railroad (approx. 3.4 miles away); Look Listen and Live (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named Roebling Roll of Honor (approx. 3.7 miles away); Chain placed across the street (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Another marker is
this page online
Also see . . . Drummer Fisher Hung from a Tree. Journal of the American Revolution website entry (Submitted on December 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, August 8, 2010
2. On a tree south of this spot Marker
Photographed by Deb Hartshorn, August 8, 2010
3. On a tree south of this spot Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,505 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
