New Milford in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Bridge
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
1. New Bridge Marker
The first "New Bridge" erected in 1745 it was a strategic crossing during the Revolution, used by Washington'a Army during the 1776 retreat. In 1888/89, the wooden span was replaced by this iron swing-bridge, now the oldest such bridge of its kind in New Jersey.
Placed on N.J. Register on May 22, 1989.
Placed on National Register on July 5, 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1935.
Location. 40° 54.848′ N, 74° 1.787′ W. Marker is in New Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Old New Bridge Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Milford NJ 07646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brett Park / New Bridge Area (a few steps from this marker); These are the times that try men’s souls . . . (a few steps from this marker); Cattails = Clay (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Timeline of Events at New Bridge in the American Revolution (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Bridge Landing
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Also see . . .
1. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Steuben House History. Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
2. New Bridge Landing Site
In addition to the New Bridge marker, this site contains a marker to indicate the Retreat of Washington's Army in 1776.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
3. Hackensack River Bridge
Gen. Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Hackensack River at this location in 1776, burning the bridge to slow British pursuit. The site is on the State and National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
4. The Steuben House
This house was confiscated from Jan Zabriskie, a Loyalist, in 1781. On December 23, 1783, the State of New Jersey presented the house and some 40 acres to Maj. Gen. von Steuben.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
5. Marker on west side of bridge
An identical marker is located on the River edge side of New Bridge.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
6. Steuben House and New Bridge
The house given to Gen. von Steuben is on the west bank of the Hackensack River at the location where the Continental Army crossed during their 1776 retreat across New Jersey.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 13, 2012
7. British Army Crosses New Bridge
British troops cross New Bridge to engage the Americans encamped near the Zabriski House at Historic New Bridge Landing.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,492 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
