Union in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Troops Withdraw
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
1. British Invasion Marker
This is one of a series of markers in Union, NJ telling the story of the British Invasion of 1780.
west along Elmwood and
Morris Avenues toward the
Rahway River Bridge at the
Springfield border on
June 7, 1780 after heavy
fighting at the First
Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1962.
Location. 40° 41.776′ N, 74° 16.692′ W. Marker is in Union, New Jersey, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of Caldwell Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Caldwell Avenue. Marker is just north of the Caldwell Parsonage. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union NJ 07083, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Caldwell’s Home (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Caldwell Parsonage (about 500 feet away); Pearl Harbor Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mass Grave of British and Hessian Troops (approx. 0.3 miles away); Revolutionary Soldiers (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington’s Headquarters (approx.
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Also see . . . The Battles of Connecticut Farms and Springfield. (Submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
2. Caldwell Ave Marker
This marker is close to the home of Rev. James Caldwell. His wife, Hannah, was killed by a British soldier during the Battle of Connecticut Farms. The photo shows the direction of the British advance towards Springfield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
3. First Presbyterian Church at Connecticut Farms
The Battle of Connecticut Farms took place around this church on June 7, 1780. The British burned the church to the ground during their retreat from Springfield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
4. Rahway River Bridge
The American army met the British and Hessian army near the site of this bridge over the Rahway River.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
