Ringwood in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Marine Chevaux De Frise
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2016
1. Marine Chevaux De Frise Marker
To George Washington, in Ringwood, July 1776
These 12 sided devices were chained together
across the Hudson and Delaware Rivers to
thwart British shipping.
Designed in war, this monument is dedicated
in peace to all Patriots who have defended
the Freedom and Liberty we gained
200 years ago
this 1/2 scale replica erected by the
Ringwood Jaycees July 1976
Erected 1976 by Ringwood Jaycees.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 7.761′ N, 74° 15.931′ W. Memorial is in Ringwood, New Jersey, in Passaic County. It is at the intersection of Margaret King Avenue and Boro Parkway, on the right when traveling west on Margaret King Avenue. Located in front of the Ringwood Police Department. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 60 Margaret King Avenue, Ringwood NJ 07456, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ringwood Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Robert Erskine (approx. 0.6 miles away); Robert Erskine F.R.S. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ringwood Manor Forges
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Regarding Marine Chevaux De Frise.
Robert Erskines marine chevaux de frise was never used during the Revolutionary War. His greatest contribution was that of mapmaker. His detailed maps gave General George Washington superior knowledge of the terrain throughout New Jersey and New York, enabling him to outmaneuver the British on numerous occasions.
Also see . . . Robert Erskine at Ringwood Manor. (Submitted on September 11, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2016
2. Marine Chevaux De Frise Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2016
3. Plaque on the Monument
1999
To Honor the Memory Of
Geoffrey Wood
1943-1998
President of the Ringwood
Jaycees 1971-72
Good Neighbor, Dear Friend
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 9, 2016
4. Marine Chevaux De Frise
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2016, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
