Wallington in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Acquacknonk Bridge
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2008
1. Acquacknonk Bridge Marker
Gen. George Washington’s Army pursued by the British crossed over here November 21, 1776 destroying the wooden bridge behind them.combined civic organizations
of Wallington
Nov. 21, 1976
Erected 1976 by combined civic organizations of Wallington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1900.
Location. 40° 51.261′ N, 74° 7.159′ W. Marker is in Wallington, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Ave and Paterson Ave, on the right when traveling west on Main Ave. Marker is at the bridge that spans the Passiac River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wallington NJ 07057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bergen Trolley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Alexander – Lord Stirling (about 400 feet away); Acquackanonk Bridge (about 500 feet away); The Blanchard House
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Also see . . . Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2008
2. Marker at Passaic River Bridge
Gen. George Washington and the Continental crossed the Passaic River at this location on November 12, during their retreat across New Jersey.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2008
3. Passaic River (Acquacknonk) Bridge
The Continental army burned the bridge at this location after crossing the river. They then spent the night in Passaic, then known as Acquacknonk, before marching south towards Newark.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2008
4. Current Bridge at Crossing Site
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
