Bound Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington Camp Ground

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

1. Washington Camp Ground Marker

Inscription. Dedicated a historic site in 1889 by citizens of the community to memorialize the encampment of Washington’s Army in 1777 and from Nov. 1778 to June 1779.

The Middlebrook encampment in New Jersey entered the National Register of Historic Places July 3, 1975.

Site owned and preserved by the Washington Camp Ground Association.

Erected by Washington Camp Ground Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the George Washington Slept Here series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1779.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 34.766′ N, 74° 32.227′ W. Marker was in Bound Brook, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker was at the intersection of Middlebrook Road and Cedarcrest Road, on the left when traveling north on Middlebrook Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1761 Middlebrook Rd, Bound Brook NJ 08805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Middlebrook (within shouting distance of this marker); The Council Oak (approx.

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0.9 miles away); The Presbyterian Church at Bound Brook (approx. 0.9 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); June of 1777 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bound Brook Library World War I Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Frelinghuysen Tavern (approx. 1.3 miles away); Van Horn Plaza (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bound Brook.

Also see . . . The Middlebrook Winter Encampment of Washington's Army. (Submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Additional commentary.
1. Missing Marker- Washington Camp Ground
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— Submitted August 16, 2014, by Robert Wong of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Marker on Middlebrook Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

2. Marker on Middlebrook Road

Washington marched his army here from Morristown on May 28, 1777. They remained here until July 2 to discourage the British from making an overland march from New Brunswick to Philadelphia.

Middlebrook Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

3. Middlebrook Cannon

In addition to the 1777 spring encampment, Washington's Army also camped here from December 11, 1778 through June 3, 1779.

Mill Stone at Washington's Camp Ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

4. Mill Stone at Washington's Camp Ground

This mill stone and several cannons are located near the marker.

The Wallace House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008

5. The Wallace House

This Somerville house was used by Washington for six months during the winter and spring encampment of 1778-79. His wife, Martha, was with him for most of his stay. Visitors to the house included the Marquis de Lafayette, Baron Von Steuben, Alexander Hamilton and Benedict Arnold.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,943 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.