Barnegat in Barnegat Township in Ocean County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Last Stand of the Revolution
Cedar Bridge Tavern
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
1. Last Stand of the Revolution Marker
On December 27, 1782, Captain Richard Shreve of Burlington County Light Horse and Captain Edward Thomas of the Mansfield militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves at a nearby tavern. They had been searching for the notorious Captain John Bacon. He and his band of Loyalists were responsible for many atrocities including the massacre of Patriot Captain Andrew Steelman and his militiamen at Barnegat Light. Seeking to thwart his pursuers, Bacon and his men surprised the Burlington militia, blocking their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals coming to Bacon’s aid and providing a diversion, allowing for his escape. Among the Patriots, one was killed and four wounded. Four Loyalists were also wounded, including Captain Bacon.
Erected 2018 by Ocean County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 27, 1782.
Location. 39° 46.991′ N, 74° 21.647′ W. Marker is in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, in Ocean County. It is in Barnegat. Marker can be reached from Old Cedar Bridge Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located behind the tavern. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Cedar Ln, Barnegat NJ 08005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
this page online
More about this marker. Two paintings (Affair at Long Beach “Barnegat Light Massacre” and Affair at Cedar Bridge “Last Documented Land Engagement”, December 27, 1782) by Louis S. Glanzman (1922 – 2013) appear on the right side of the marker.
The bottom of the marker contains two photographs taken at the annual reenactment held at Cedar Bridge Tavern. These have captions of “Every year, Ocean County Culture and Heritage hosts a reenactment on the anniversary of the Affair at Cedar Bridge. Participants gather to watch the events of that fateful day and take a step back in time.” and “Reenactors prepare for the skirmish donning period appropriate clothing.”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
2. Last Stand of the Revolution Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
3. Last Stand of the Revolution Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 7, 2019
4. Marker at the Cedar Bridge Tavern
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 15, 2019
5. Marker at the Cedar Bridge Tavern
The marker can be seen to the left of the Tavern.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 15, 2019
6. Inside the Cedar Bridge Tavern
Soldiers relax in the Cedar Bridge Tavern prior to the skirmish.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on December 19, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
