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Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati

 
 
Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2016
1. Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati Marker
Inscription.
These Patriots, original
members of the Society
of the Cincinnati in the
State of New Jersey lie
buried in this churchyard.

Lieutenant James Anderson
Lieutenant Colonel David Rhea
Colonel Nathaniel Scudder
Ensign Moses Sprowl
Captain George Walker
---------------
Captain John Holmes
in Holmdel

They pledged their lives,
their fortunes and their
sacred honor that men
might be free.
1776 --- 1783

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesWar, US Revolutionary.
 
Location. 40° 17.034′ N, 74° 19.569′ W. Marker is in Manalapan Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It can be reached from Tennent Road (County Route 3) 0.1 miles south of Craig Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located beside Tennant Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Englishtown NJ 07726, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Old Tennant Church (a few steps from this marker); Continental Soldiers Grave (a few steps from this marker); Old Tennent Soldiers and Sailors World War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Tennent Church (about 400 feet away,
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measured in a direct line); Perrine Hill Spring (approx. half a mile away); Molly Hays McCauley (approx. half a mile away); The Great Cannonade (approx. half a mile away); An Inspiring Commander in Chief (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manalapan Township.
 
More about this marker. The Society of the Cincinnati eagle appears at the top of the marker.
 
Also see . . .  Society of the Cincinnati. (Submitted on August 21, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
 
Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2016
2. Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati Marker
Marker at the Old Tennant Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2016
3. Marker at the Old Tennant Church
Old Tennent Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 21, 2016
4. Old Tennent Church
The Patriot Members of the Society of the Cincinnati marker is located on the west side of this church.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
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