Harding in Morris County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pennsylvania Line
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
1. The Pennsylvania Line Marker
The First and Second Pennsylvania Brigades – the Pennsylvania Line – was the backbone of Washington’s army. From the invasion of Canada in 1775 to the victory at Yorktown in 1781 Pennsylvania troops served in almost every major battle.At Monmouth, which began as an American calamity and ended no worse than a draw, Pennsylvanians held the American positions during the initial retreat until Washington put things to rights.
Anthony Wayne, who commanded the Second Brigade, wrote of his men:
I would risk my soul that they would sell their lives or liberties at too dear a rate for Britons to make any purchase.
Erected by Morristown National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 40° 46.466′ N, 74° 32.225′ W. Marker is in Harding, New Jersey, in Morris County. Marker is on Grand Parade Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Morristown National
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Settling in (here, next to this marker); A Revolutionary Winter (here, next to this marker); Sons of Saint Patrick (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier’s Hut [Replica] (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Continental Army Encampment at Morristown (about 400 feet away); Officer’s Hut [Replica] (about 400 feet away); A heritage of hearths (about 700 feet away); Inspections (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harding.
Also see . . .
1. Morristown National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Mutiny of the Pennsylvania and Jersey Line. Story of the January, 1781 mutiny of the Pennsylvanians at Jockey Hollow. (Submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, August 10, 2016
2. The Pennsylvania Line Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
3. Marker in Morristown National Historical Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 22, 2018
4. Members of the Pennsylvania Line Near the Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
5. Marker and Soldier Huts
The Pennsylvania Line marker is at the start of the trail to the soldier huts, to the right in the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
6. Soldier Huts at Penn Brigade Encampment
There are several huts located at the site of the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment at Morristown National Historical Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 22, 2008
7. Interior of Soldier Hut
Twelve soldiers slept in each of the huts at the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment. This display is found in the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,297 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 22, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
