River Edge in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic New Bridge Landing
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
1. Historic New Bridge Landing Marker
the Bridge that Saved a Nation
These are the times that try mens souls . . .
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 54.787′ N, 74° 1.841′ W. Marker is in River Edge, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on Old New Bridge Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: River Edge NJ 07661, 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: Flax for Linen
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Another marker is no longer nearby. New Bridge Landing (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . 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. Historic New Bridge Landing Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
3. Marker at Historic New Bridge Landing
The bridge over the Hackensack River used in 1776 by the Continental Army can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
4. Campbell – Christie House
This house was constructed by stone mason Jacob Campbell in the 18th century. Campbell served with the Bergen militia during the Revolutionary War.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
5. Old Demarest House
This 18th century two-room sandstone house was moved to this location in 1955.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
6. Steuben House
Built in 1752, this house was presented to Maj. Gen. Von Steuben after the Revolutionary War by the State of New Jersey.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012
7. Out-Kitchen behind the Campbell-Christie House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
8. Washington's Army 1776 Retreat Route
George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Hackensack River near this point in November 1776 during their retreat across New Jersey.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 3, 2012
9. Retreat Route Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012
10. Reenactors at Historic New Bridge Landing
British soldiers prepare to fight the War of Outposts at Historic New Bridge Landing. The Steuben House is seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 23, 2014
11. George Washington at Historic New Bridge Landing
Gen. Washington celebrates his birthday in the Steuben House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8, 9. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 10. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11. submitted on February 23, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
