Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Moody’s Raids
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
1. Moody’s Raids Marker
Newton was the scene of raids made by the Tory, James Moody. Washington’s Asst. Quartermaster, Thomas Anderson, stored supplies here. Oct. 1779, his troops marched here and during the Indian Campaign Gates stationed a detachment here.
Erected by The New Jersey Commission on Historical Sites.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 41° 3.314′ N, 74° 45.293′ W. Marker is in Newton, New Jersey, in Sussex County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 206) and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located in front of the Dennis Branch of the Newton Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Main Street, Newton NJ 07860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey 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: The Hill Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Newton Burial Ground (about 600 feet away); George Washington Tree (about 600 feet away); Home of Thomas Anderson (about 700 feet away); Defenders of the Union (approx. 0.2 miles away); Newton Green (approx. ¼ mile away); Sussex County
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
2. Moody’s Raids Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
3. Marker in Newton
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2013
4. The Dennis Library - Founded 1867
The Moody’s Raids marker is located on the fence in front of this building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,341 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 16, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
