River Vale in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Baylor Massacre Park

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

1. Baylor Massacre Park Marker

Inscription.
In memory of American soldiers killed during the Revolutionary War in the “Baylor Massacre” on September 28, 1778. Lt. Col. George Baylor’s 3rd Regiment of Continental Dragoons took quarters for the night on several nearby farms. Tories betrayed their presence to a British force, who surrounded the Dragoons during the night. A number of Americans were killed or wounded after they surrendered.

Erected 1972 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 47.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1866.

Location. 41° 0.806′ N, 74° 0.529′ W. Marker is in River Vale, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Red Oak Drive and Rivervale Road, on the right when traveling east on Red Oak Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westwood NJ 07675, 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: 200 Years Later (within shouting distance of this marker); A Night of “Savage Cruelty” (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Baylor Massacre” (within

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shouting distance of this marker); The British General (within shouting distance of this marker); The Third Continental Light Dragoons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Price of Freedom: A Patriot’s Grave (within shouting distance of this marker); Propaganda: The Mighty Pen (within shouting distance of this marker); Gravesite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Vale.

Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on May 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker in Baylor Massacre Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

2. Marker in Baylor Massacre Park

Soldier Graves image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

3. Soldier Graves

Six of the soldiers who were killed at the Baylor Massacre are buried at this location.

Baylor Massacre Burial Site - 1778 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

4. Baylor Massacre Burial Site - 1778

This park is located in River Vale, NJ at the intersection of Rivervale Road and Red Oak Drive.

Wayside Markers at Baylor Massacre Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

5. Wayside Markers at Baylor Massacre Site

These markers tell the story of the Baylor Massacre of September 28, 1778.

Baylor’s Dragoons Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

6. Baylor’s Dragoons Memorial

200 years later we remember
September 28, 1978
Presented by Baylor’s Dragoons Memorial Committee

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,654 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.