Old Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Signal Hill
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 6, 2016
1. Signal Hill Marker
In 1779, a system of 23 alarm posts was established throughout the State. These alerted local militia to assemble at predetermined locations. In Old Bridge, a hill west of Higgins Road was used as one of these signal posts. The exact nature of the signal system is unknown. It is believed this particular elevated site was used to send signals to the Patriots regarding enemy troops moving from Raritan Bay toward Cranberry (now known as Cranbury). In fact, generations of local families have referred to this site as Signal Hill. You will note that one can see Raritan Bay and Staten Island in an unobstructed view from this hill.It is said that his system of signal posts was so efficient that when the British Fleet headed out of Raritan Bay, on its way to Philadelphia, the alarm had been received by Philadelphia before the Fleet’s arrival.
This Historic Marker is a gift to the people of Old Bridge from the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 40° 24.323′ N, 74°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Head Of Navigation (approx. 1.8 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Hawkins House (approx. 2.6 miles away); Philip Morin Freneau (approx. 2.7 miles away); Poet’s Grave (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Appleby Devoe Memorial Library (approx. 4.3 miles away); Sayreville 9-11 Memorial (approx. 4˝ miles away); Roll of Honor (approx. 4.8 miles away).
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 6, 2016
2. Signal Hill Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 6, 2016
3. Signal Hill Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
