Moorestown in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Hessian House”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
1. “Hessian House” Marker
by Joshua Bispham
Circa 1735
Erected 1976 by Historical Society of Moorestown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 39° 57.959′ N, 74° 56.43′ W. Marker is in Moorestown, New Jersey, in Burlington County. Marker is at the intersection of E Main Street and Schooley Street, on the left when traveling east on E Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moorestown NJ 08057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Cox's Tavern (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan Hollinshead Clock Shop Site (about 500 feet away); First Moorestown, New Jersey Friends Meeting House (about 600 feet away); Site of Coles Hotel (about 600 feet away); Roberts’ Hall (about 700 feet away); Town Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moorestown, N.J. (approx. ¼ mile away); Lutheran Home (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moorestown.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
2. Moorestown Marker
Marker can be seen here on the left front of the house.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 18, 2010
3. “Hessian House”
The Hessian House gets its name from the fact that Hessian troops occupied this house in June of 1778.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,351 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
