Ringwood in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robert Erskine
“The Forgotten General”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. Robert Erskine Marker
Died 1780 at Ringwood
Friend in need for Washington
Geographer and Surveyer General
for the American Army in the
Revolutionary War
A true and faithful Christian patriot
Erected by the New Jersey Society of the S.A.R.
1952
Erected 1952 by New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 41° 8.205′ N, 74° 15.593′ W. Marker is in Ringwood, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on Chicken House Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in Ringwood State Park, southwest of Ringwood Manor on the west side of Ringwood Mill Pond. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ringwood NJ 07456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert Erskine F.R.S. (here, next to this marker); Ringwood Manor Forges (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ringwood Manor (approx. ¼ mile away); Ringwood Manor Iron Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away);
this page online
Also see . . . Welcome to Ringwood Manor. Historic District website homepage (Submitted on November 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Marker in Ringwood State Park
Robert Erskine was an ironmaster at Ringwood prior to and during the American Revolution. His forge supplied cannon, shot and chain links for the American Army. He also served as Geographer and Surveyer General making numerous highly detailed maps for General Washington.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Robert Erskine Marker
General Erskine died of pneumonia caught during a mapmaking expedition in 1780. His funeral was held at Ringwood Manor and was attended by Gen. Washington. His grave can be seen in this photo behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Grave of Gen. Robert Erskine
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
5. Robert Erskine Gravestone
Robert Erskine F.R.S.
Geographer and Surveyer
for the Army of
The United States
Son of the Revd Ralph Erskine
Late Minister at Dunjermine
in Scotland
Born
September 7th, 1735
Died
October 2nd, 1780
Aged 45 Years
and 25 Days
Photographed By Ira Feller, July 30, 2021
6. Robert Erskine Marker
The original bronze plaque has been replaced.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,055 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 5, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on January 20, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey.
