Basking Ridge in Bernards in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lord Stirling Estate
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
1. Lord Stirling Estate Marker
of Stirlings 1762 estate.
Stirling (1726-83), a friend
of George Washington, was a
Revolutionary War
Major General.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • 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 year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 40° 41.612′ N, 74° 32.389′ W. Marker is in Bernards, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It is in Basking Ridge. It is at the intersection of South Maple Avenue and Lord Stirling Road, on the left when traveling south on South Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge NJ 07920, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Somerset Hills Airport (a few steps from this marker); Bernards Township War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bernards Township Veterans Monument (approx. half a mile away); Lord Stirling Manor (approx. half a mile away); Site of Widow Whites Tavern (approx.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Lord Stirling Manor Site. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on January 8, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. William Alexander, Lord Stirling. George Washington's Mount Vernon website entry (Submitted on January 8, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
2. Marker on Lord Stirling Road
Lord Stirling served in the American Revolution from the start of the war until his death in 1783. He fought in at least five major engagements, and was captured during the Battle of Brooklyn. His greatest battle was at the nearby Battle of Short Hills, where he held off troops under Gen. Cornwallis that outnumbered his by 2 to 1, allowing Washington and the main army to safely reach the Middlebrook camp.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
3. Grounds of the Lord Stirling Estate
This Somerset County Park is located on the site of the former estate of Maj. Gen. William Alexander Lord Stirling. He lived lavishly here until his death on January 15, 1783.
Internet Archive
4. William Alexander
Lord Stirling
Lord Stirling
From Harper's Encyclopζdia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1905 by Benson John Lossing and Woodrow Wilson 1905, Vol. 1. Page 95.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,873 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
