Woodbridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodbridge
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
1. Woodbridge Marker
November 28-29, 1776, Washington passed this way on the march to New Brunswick. April 22, 1789, on his inaugural tour to New York, he lodged at the Cross Keys Tavern at the northwest corner of Main Street and Perth Amboy Avenue.
Erected by New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1786.
Location. 40° 33.354′ N, 74° 17.015′ W. Marker is in Woodbridge, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Amboy Avenue (New Jersey Route 35), on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the entrance to Denis B. Sullivan Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge NJ 07095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Parish Community of St. James (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Battles in Woodbridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Adath Israel Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Cloverleaf (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodbridge Township COVID-19 Victims Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Keys Tavern
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Also see . . .
1. George Washington's first inauguration. National Archives and Records Administration website entry (Submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. General Atomic website entry (Submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
2. Marker on Amboy Avenue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
3. Marker in Woodbridge
Gen. Washington and the Continental Army passed this point on their retreat across New Jersey in November of 1776. The photo looks in the direction that they marched.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 7, 2008
4. Cross Keys Tavern
George Washington stayed at this Tavern on April 22, 1789 when traveling to New York City for his first inauguration. It is located around the corner from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
