Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Paulus Hook
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 10, 2008
1. Paulus Hook Marker
Erected by The State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 42.906′ N, 74° 2.251′ W. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. Marker is at the intersection of Grand Street and Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Grand Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jersey City NJ 07302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paulus Hook Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Paulus Hook (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Paulus Hook Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 105 Grand Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (about 400 feet away); General Nathanael Greene Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey City.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical
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Also see . . . The attack on Paulus Hook. New Jersey During the Revolution. (Submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024
2. Paulus Hook Marker
The marker has weathered but remains legible.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 10, 2008
3. Markers on Washington Street
Both of the blue markers seen behind the obelisk have identical text.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 10, 2008
4. Battle of Paulus Hook Monument
On August 19, 1779, Col. "Light-Horse" Harry Lee led an attack on the Paulus Hook Fort. The Americans overran the fort and captured about 150 prisoners before heading back to Hackensack.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 10, 2008
5. Site of the Paulus Hook Flying Camp
During the Revolutionary War, Paulus Hook was the closest point in New Jersey to New York City. Early in the war, Gen. Washington set up "flying camps," a group of highly mobile attack units positioned around New York. The Paulus Hook camp was abandoned in September 1776 when the Continental Army retreated through New York. The British held the fort for the rest of the war.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,792 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
