Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The British Occupation of New Jersey
Photographed By Gary Nigh, August 2008
1. The British Occupation of New Jersey Marker
Inscription.
The British Occupation of New Jersey. . With New York City in British hands, Forts Washington and Lee on the Hudson River (North River) fell to British attack November 16 and 19, 1776, respectively. General George Washington moved his army south through New Jersey, crossing the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. The British Army and German auxiliaries followed, reaching Princeton on December 7th and Trenton on December 8th., With the American Army temporarily out of reach, British and German troops fortified and garrisoned towns along the main road, including Princeton and Trenton. This arrangement allowed the British to gather provisions over a wider area but made mutual support difficult if attacked. Washington took advantage of this vulnerability by crossing the Delaware River Christmas night, attacking the next morning the garrison closest to his army, the German Regiments at Trenton.
With New York City in British hands, Forts Washington and Lee on the Hudson River (North River) fell to British attack November 16 & 19, 1776, respectively. General George Washington moved his army south through New Jersey, crossing the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. The British Army and German auxiliaries followed, reaching Princeton on December 7th and Trenton on December 8th.
With the American Army temporarily out of reach, British and German troops fortified and garrisoned towns along the main road, including Princeton and Trenton. This arrangement allowed the British to gather provisions over a wider area but made mutual support difficult if attacked. Washington took advantage of this vulnerability by crossing the Delaware River Christmas night, attacking the next morning the garrison closest to his army, the German Regiments at Trenton.
Erected by State of New Jersey, Division of Parks and Forestry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1896.
Location. 40° 19.755′ N, 74° 40.554′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. This marker is next to an access road in the Princeton Battlefield State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed By Gary Nigh, August 2008
3. British Outpost Map 1
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed By Gary Nigh, August 2008
4. British Outpost Map 2
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed By Gary Nigh, August 2008
5. British Outpost Map 3
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 6, 2013
6. The British Occupation of New Jersey Marker
A Revolutionary War encampment can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
7. Marker on the Princeton Battlefield
Photographed By Gary Nigh, August 2008
8. The British Occupation of New Jersey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,395 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 12, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 6. submitted on April 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on January 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on August 12, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.