Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Hugh Mercer
1726-1777
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
1. General Hugh Mercer Marker
Fort Lee was constructed by General Mercer on October 18, 1776 on orders from General George Washington. Originally called Fort Constitution, it was re-christened Fort Lee in honor of General Charles Lee, second in command of the Continental Army, by orders of General George Washington. Monument Park was the campgrounds for the Continental Army troops. General Mercer was killed at the Battle of Princeton on January 12, 1777.
Erected 2004 by Borough of Fort Lee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1776.
Location. 40° 50.919′ N, 73° 58.166′ W. Marker is in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on Palisade Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is at the southern entrance to Monument Park on Palisade Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: General Nathaniel Greene (here, next to this marker); General George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers of the American Revolution
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This set of markers is located in Fort Lees Monument Park.
Also see . . .
1. General Hugh Mercer. Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on August 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Battle of Fort Washington. American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on August 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
2. Marker at Monument Park
Monument Park is the site of Continental Army encampment in 1776.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008
3. Soldiers of the American Revolution Monument
Monument Park, where the Continental Army camped during the Battle of New York, is home to a number of markers and monuments.
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,796 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
