Pluckemin in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown
Photographed by Rich Perry, May 25, 2026
1. D.A.R. Washington's Route Marker
Washington
with his army
retired after his victory
at Princeton
Jan. 1777.
Erected by
Gen. Frelinghuysen Chapter
D.A.R.
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1777.
Location. 40° 38.811′ N, 74° 38.41′ W. Marker is in Pluckemin, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 202 and Washington Valley Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 202. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pluckemin NJ 07978, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown (a few steps from this marker); Pluckemin School House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Artillery Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Highway Administration 1893-1993 (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Jacobus Vanderveer House (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different
this page online
More about this marker. This is one of a series of markers placed by the DAR indicating Washington’s route from the Battle of Princeton to the encampment in Morristown.
Regarding Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown. After the American victory over the British on January 3, 1777, Gen. George Washington and the Continental Army passed this point on their way to Morristown for their winter encampment.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
A list of markers along the route Washington’s Army took from Princeton to Morristown. It's best to study them in the order shown.
Also see . . . New Jersey During the Revolution. Website that details the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. Included are the Battle of Princeton and the encampments at Morristown. (Submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Rich Perry, May 25, 2026
2. D.A.R. Washington's Route Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
3. Previous Location of Washington’s Route Marker in Pluckemin
The marker on the boulder was was on the rip-rap facing the sidewalk front of the parking lot for was was then the A&P supermarket.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,550 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2026, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
