Bound Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Camp Ground
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
1. Washington Camp Ground Marker
The Middlebrook encampment in New Jersey entered the National Register of Historic Places July 3, 1975.
Site owned and preserved by the Washington Camp Ground Association.
Erected by Washington Camp Ground Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1779.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 34.766′ N, 74° 32.227′ W. Marker was in Bound Brook, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It was at the intersection of Middlebrook Road and Cedarcrest Road, on the left when traveling north on Middlebrook Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1761 Middlebrook Rd, Bound Brook NJ 08805, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Middlebrook (within shouting distance of this marker); The Council Oak
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Thirteen Star Flag (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . The Middlebrook Winter Encampment of Washington's Army. (Submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional commentary.
1. Missing Marker- Washington Camp Ground
Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted August 16, 2014, by Robert Wong of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
2. Marker on Middlebrook Road
Washington marched his army here from Morristown on May 28, 1777. They remained here until July 2 to discourage the British from making an overland march from New Brunswick to Philadelphia.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
3. Middlebrook Cannon
In addition to the 1777 spring encampment, Washington's Army also camped here from December 11, 1778 through June 3, 1779.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
4. Mill Stone at Washington's Camp Ground
This mill stone and several cannons are located near the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
5. The Wallace House
This Somerville house was used by Washington for six months during the winter and spring encampment of 1778-79. His wife, Martha, was with him for most of his stay. Visitors to the house included the Marquis de Lafayette, Baron Von Steuben, Alexander Hamilton and Benedict Arnold.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,285 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
