New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On This High Ground
By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
1. On This High Ground Marker
On this high ground the 7th Regiment of the British Army had its camp and a redoubt while General Howe and his troops occupied New Brunswick December 1, 1776 to June 22, 1777.At the edge of the hill above the river a battery of the American Army under Captain Alexander Hamilton covered the crossing while General Washington with his troops in retreat was in the city November 29 to December 1, 1776.
Erected 1930 by New Brunswick Theological Seminary.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 40° 30.112′ N, 74° 26.878′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Seminary Place, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the Rutgers Student Activities Center, on the grounds of Rutgers University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel S. Schanck Observatory (approx. ¼ mile away); Queen’s College
By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
2. Marker on Seminary Place
Also see . . . Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
3. Marker at New Brunswick Theological Seminary
The British caught up with the Americans here in New Brunswick in November, 1776. Capt. Alexander Hamilton's cannonade bought time to allow Washington and the army to continue their retreat across New Jersey.
By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
4. On This High Ground Marker from the street
The view of the marker from the street illustrates the high ground of Hamilton's Battery and the subsequent British redoubt.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then. Last updated on April 5, 2011, by Robert C. Goodyear of Warminster, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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