Englishtown in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Combs Hill Cannonade

Photographed By Bryan Olson, circa April 2007

1. Combs Hill Cannonade Marker

Inscription. During the early afternoon, the Continental and British Armies were stalemated as they cannonaded each other across Spotswood Middle Brook. Major General Greene then appeared on this hill with four artillery pieces and began bombarding the British. Caught in a crossfire from the Continental guns, the British were forced to pull back.

The British artillery withdrew, then the British infantry withdrew as quickly as their troops could be collected. General Washington sent men forward to harass the retreating enemy. When the British counterattacked, the Continental artillery drove them back a final time, giving the Continental Army a major psychological and political victory.

Erected by Department of Environmental Protection.

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° 15.853′ N, 74° 19.227′ W. Marker is in Englishtown, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is located behind the Monmouth Battlefield visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Englishtown NJ 07726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Monmouth Battlefield State Park

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Monmouth Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); D’Annae: A French, Swedish-Style 4-pounder (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Molly Pitcher (about 400 feet away); General von Steuben (about 400 feet away); Mary Hays, nicknamed “Molly Pitcher" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle at the Parsonage (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hold the Hedgerow! (approx. half a mile away).

British Troops at the Combs Hill Cannonade Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2014

2. British Troops at the Combs Hill Cannonade Marker

Photographed By Bryan Olson, circa April 2007

3. Combs Hill Cannonade Marker

The Battle of Monmouth 3:30 PM-5:30 PM image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan Olson, April 2007

4. The Battle of Monmouth 3:30 PM-5:30 PM

Though firing at long range: the Combs Hill cannon were still able to rake the British positions along the hedgerow. Shots that fell short ricocheted into the British; Shots fired too high hit the far end of their line.

View of the battlefield from Combs Hill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bryan Olson, 2002

5. View of the battlefield from Combs Hill

Combs Hill Cannonade image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 15, 2013

6. Combs Hill Cannonade

American troops man the cannons on Combs Hill during a Battle of Monmouth reenactment, as American and British forces clash in the field beyond.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 1,785 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 2. submitted on June 21, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 13, 2008, by Bryan Olson of Syracuse, New York. 6. submitted on June 15, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.