Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Palisades Interstate Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
1. Palisades Interstate Park Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the History of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
Erected 1965 by U.S. Department of the Interior - National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 51.045′ N, 73° 57.757′ W. Marker is in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It can be reached from Hudson Terrace, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Fort Lee Historic Park off Hudson Terrace. It is located at the Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Fort Lee Historic Park, Fort Lee NJ 07024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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: Fort Lee Historic Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mortar Battery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Military Magazine (about 400 feet
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follows the walking tour of Fort Lee Historic Park.
Also see . . .
1. Palisades Interstate Park. (Submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on April 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
2. National Historic Landmark Marker in Fort Lee
Marker is located at the Visitor Center of Fort Lee Historic Park. This site was Washington's Headquarters from July to November, 1776.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
3. Marker in Fort Lee Historic Park
George Washington's army was camped at this location in 1776. On November, Washington abandoned Fort Lee when he learned that Gen. Cornwallis and the British army had entered New Jersey and were heading for Fort Lee. This was the start of Washington's retreat across New Jersey.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,868 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
