Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The American Crisis
Thomas Paine December 1776
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 24, 2011
1. The American Crisis Marker
These are the times that try mens souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.
In celebration
of
Fort Lees History
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 51.009′ N, 73° 57.883′ W. Marker is in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Hudson Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Lee NJ 07024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Washingtons Retreat to Victory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Magazine (about 400 feet away); Abatis Construction at Fort Lee (about 400 feet away); Mortar Battery (about 500 feet away); Musketry Breastwork (about 500 feet away); Palisades Interstate Park (about 600 feet away); Soldier Hut (about 600 feet away); Fort Lee Historic Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Lee.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Paine. U.S. History website entry (Submitted on September 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
this page online
2. The American Crisis, Number 1, 1776. America in Class Full Text PDF (Submitted on July 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 24, 2011
2. The American Crisis Marker (Reverse Side)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 24, 2011
3. The American Crisis Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 24, 2011
4. Marker in Fort Lee
Thomas Paine wrote “The American Crisis” in Fort Lee while serving as an aide to Gen. Nathaniel Greene.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
