West Amwell in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Road to Monmouth Battlefield, June 20-22, 1778

Photographed by Russell Galen, August 1, 2016

1. Road to Monmouth Battlefield, June 20-22, 1778 Marker

Inscription. In 1778, during the Revolution, the Township of West Amwell had the colonial road used by the Grand Continental Army under the command of General George Washington enroute to the battle at Monmouth, NJ. This section of the Bungtown Road is in its original untouched condition.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 22, 1778.

Location. 40° 22.046′ N, 74° 56.151′ W. Marker is in West Amwell, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Rock Road/Stymiest Road, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lambertville NJ 08530, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central Jersey,

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 walking distance of this marker: Marshall House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mary E. Sheridan Park (approx. half a mile away); George Coryell’s Grave (approx. half a mile away); Lambertville City Hall (approx. half a mile away); PFC. Charles L. Danberry (approx. half a mile away); D & R (approx. half a mile away); Centenary Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lambertville Railroad (approx. 0.6 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2016, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 27 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 1, 2016, by Russell Galen of Lambertville, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.