River Edge in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Zabriskie House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
1. The Zabriskie House Marker
Erected 1752 and presented to Maj. Gen. Von Steuben by the State of New Jersey 1783 in recognition of New Jersey’s share of the debt which the nation owed the General.Erected 1937 by Bergen County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.
Location. 40° 54.815′ N, 74° 1.842′ W. Marker is in River Edge, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Old New Bridge Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: River Edge NJ 07661, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Bridge (a few steps from this marker); New Bridge Landing (a few steps from this marker); Timeline of Events at New Bridge in the American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named New Bridge Landing (a few steps from this marker); Historic New Bridge Landing
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Also see . . . Steuben House History. Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
2. The Zabriskie House Marker
Located at Historic New Bridge Landing, the Zabriskie House is also called the Steuben House. The marker is seen here on the house, to the left of the doorway.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
3. The Zabriskie House
This house was confiscated from John J. Zabriskie during the Revolutionary, and later presented to Major-General Baron von Steuben, Inspector-General of the Continental Army by the State of New Jersey.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
4. The Zabriskie House
During their retreat across New Jersey, Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army used the bridge located here (at right) to cross the Hackensack River and marched past this house. They later burned the wooden bridge to slow the British pursuit.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
5. Zabriskie House Datestone
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012
6. Main Parlor in the Zabriskie House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012
7. Washington's Room in the Zabriskie House
George Washington stayed in this room in 1780 when the Zabriskie House served as his headquarters. The black leather chair was used by Gen. Lafayette during his stay in Hackensack.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 23, 2014
8. Washington's Birthday
Gen. and Mrs. Washington celebrate the general's birthday in the Zabriskie/Steuben House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012
9. Reenactors at the Zabriskie House
British regulars fire on Americans forces at the War of Outposts at Historic New Bridge Landing. The Zabriskie House can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on February 23, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on October 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
