Swedesboro in Gloucester County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Skirmish at Swedesboro
Photographed By Don Morfe, November 27, 2014
1. Skirmish at Swedesboro Marker
Inscription.
Skirmish at Swedesboro. . A Revolutionary War skirmish occurred near this site on April 4, 1778. About 300 Loyalist and British troops marched from Fort Billings (near present-day Paulsboro) to Swedesboro, hoping to capture local militiamen. Finding the Patriots gone, the English pillaged homes and burned the log schoolhouse that had recently been used as a jail for Tories. Patriot Militia soon returned taking a position on a wooded hill overlooking the town and began shooting. The British returned fire and bullets flew in all directions, endangering soldiers and citizens alike before the sides retired.
A Revolutionary War skirmish occurred near this site on April 4, 1778. About 300 Loyalist and British troops marched from Fort Billings (near present-day Paulsboro) to Swedesboro, hoping to capture local militiamen. Finding the Patriots gone, the English pillaged homes and burned the log schoolhouse that had recently been used as a jail for Tories. Patriot Militia soon returned taking a position on a wooded hill overlooking the town and began shooting. The British returned fire and bullets flew in all directions, endangering soldiers and citizens alike before the sides retired.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1700.
Location. 39° 44.964′ N, 75° 18.486′ W. Marker is in Swedesboro, New Jersey, in Gloucester County. Marker is on Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Swedesboro NJ 08085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
