Patriot, Son of Liberty, and first messenger sent by Warren from Boston to Lexington on the night of April 18-19 1775 to warn Hancock and Adams of the coming of the British troops. Born April 6 1745 Died February 25 1799 Placed by the Massachusetts . . . — — Map (db m18712) HM
Revolutionary War soldier who enlisted at Laurens County, SC, in 1778. Served three years. Fought at Kings Mountain, SC, the turning point battle of the Revolutionary War in the South. Patriot William Gray lies at rest with his family in old Gray . . . — — Map (db m66891) HM
Memorial to the
Veterans of the American Revolution
who once resided in Clay County
James Arnold • William Boydston • Samuel Brown • Robert Burnside • William C. Corum • James Crowley • Joel Estes • Henry Green • Thomas Holland • John . . . — — Map (db m68270) WM
During the Revolutionary War, almost 232,000 patriots served in the Continental Army with over 164,000 more serving in the militia many more also served in civilian positions. This marker is to commemorate all those patriots who served our nation . . . — — Map (db m162224) HM WM
1764 - St. Louis is founded by Pierre Laclede Liguest and Auguste Chouteau under a land grant from the King of France.
1770 - Control of St. Louis is transferred from France to Spain.
1779 - Spain supports the Americans in their pursuit of . . . — — Map (db m219670) HM
May 28, 1780
June 17, 1946
Near this spot stood Fort San Carlos, erected in 1780. It was attacked May 28, 1780 by the British & Indians & successfully defended by the Spanish garrison under Capt Fernando de Leyba This victory prevented Great . . . — — Map (db m139787) HM
Colonel Tobias Lear
was born in this house in 1760.
He was George Washington’s Secretary
from 1783 to 1799.
Washington visited here in 1789.
This tablet is placed by the Society
of the Sons of the Revolution
of the State of New . . . — — Map (db m115969) HM
In honor of the “Privateers” who sailed and fought for American Independence “1776 – 1783” “Captains” “Ships” Samuel Allen John Badcock Rainbow John . . . — — Map (db m40339) HM
Dedicated to the memory of
Brigadier General Enoch Poor
by the New Jersey Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution:
Born at Andover, Mass., June 21, 1736;
Died near Hackensack, N.J., Sept. 8, 1780.
In command of a New . . . — — Map (db m6812) HM
Near this House of God encamped General Washington and his army in 1778 In grateful tribute to the memory of the patriots who sleep in the adjacent church yard and to the men and women of this community who assisted so valiantly in the establishment . . . — — Map (db m25022) HM
“There are times when it is righteous to fight as well as to pray” --------------- Rev. James Caldwell, in whose honor this community was named, early espoused the country’s cause in the War for American Independence. . . . — — Map (db m32286) HM
Tradition places
George Washington
here, in the summer of 1780, observing American troops thwart British efforts to reach Morristown and destroy his base of supplies.
The first advance was halted at Connecticut Farms, now Union, June 7th. . . . — — Map (db m7573) HM
This boulder which lay from time immemorial on this site near the turn of the old road marks the location of a house used by General George Washington as temporary headquarters on October 26, 1780 while on march from Totowa now Paterson to . . . — — Map (db m7572) HM
On this site stood the residence of Elisha Boudinot one of Newark’s most distinguished citizens, Eminent jurist, Member of Newark’s Committee of Correspondence, Patriot and personal friend of Washington. Here on September 23, 1824 General . . . — — Map (db m40711) HM
“There went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched.” 1. Samuel 10:26. ---------- This tablet placed here by The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on its twenty-fifth anniversary commemorating . . . — — Map (db m12979) HM
This house, probably the oldest in Newark, was built by John Plume about 1726, of native sandstone from the neighboring quarries. It witnessed many stirring events of the Revolution and by it passed Washington’s army on its retreat from Long Island. . . . — — Map (db m40710) HM
This building constructed about 1702, present home of Woman’s Club, was occupied during the Revolution by British sympathizers; confiscated for that reason, it was acquired by Captain Speer, Patriot soldier. — — Map (db m33526) HM
Farmstead site of the signer, who lived here 1742-1779. Without formal education, consulted by many, respected by all, "Honest John Hart" gave his property and his life for the cause of liberty. Farmer, miller, judge, speaker of the first New . . . — — Map (db m229676) HM
This building, erected in 1756 by the College of New Jersey and named Nassau Hall in honor of King William III, was seized by British forces for military purposes in 1776, and retaken by the American Army January 3, 1777. Here met from June 30, . . . — — Map (db m44832) HM
A signer of the Declaration of Independence is buried in these grounds 1730 – 1781 --------------- Erected by The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 1913 — — Map (db m44844) HM
General George Washington and his soldiers paused to drink water from a nearby spring after the Battle of Princeton on January 3rd 1777. — — Map (db m64120) HM
Erected to commemorate that noble spirit of justice displayed by Gen. George Washington after his capture of Trenton in December 1776, in returning to both Whig and Tory alike their personal effects, of which they had been ruthlessly plundered . . . — — Map (db m3757) HM
"Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty"
Marking route taken by Washington from Philadelphia to Cambridge to assume command of the Patriot Army in 1775 — — Map (db m3790) HM
To the memory of the men of Rutgers College
Who fought for the cause of independence in the American Revolution
This tablet is placed by the
New Jersey Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution
on the 150th anniversary
(November 10, . . . — — Map (db m10071) HM
“ Eternal vigilance is the price of Liberty ” --------------- Marking the route taken by Washington from Philadelphia to Cambridge to assume command of the Patriot Army in 1775 --------------- Placed here by The New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m62692) HM
In memorium June 28, 1778 This tablet is erected on the field of the Battle of Monmouth to commemorate the imperishable deeds of valiant Americans “at the turn of the tide” in the American Revolution. Near this spot Washington . . . — — Map (db m37517) HM
In memory of Abraham Godwin Pioneer of Paterson • Patriot • Soldier Captain of Marines in The War of the Revolution Born November 23, 1724 Died in the service of his country February 7, 1777 Buried at Fishkill New York Placed by the Captain . . . — — Map (db m33139) HM
De Witte Huis (1715 – 1828) and Ford Paterson’s First Tanner This tablet marks the site of the last British raid into this area on May 18, 1779. Placed by the Capt. Abraham Goodwin Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution . . . — — Map (db m33128) HM
Traveled by General George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War from the Dey Mansion at Preakness to the Acquackanonk Landing on Passaic River July - October - November • 1780 • Placed by . . . — — Map (db m166030) HM
Born 1735 in Scotland Died 1780 at Ringwood Friend in need for Washington Geographer and Surveyer General for the American Army in the Revolutionary War A true and faithful Christian patriot Erected by the New Jersey Society of the S.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m43139) HM
The Mansion of Colonel Theunis Dey The Headquarters of General Washington July ~ Oct ~ Nov ~ 1780 Acquired and restored 1930-1934 by The Passaic County Park Commission Marked by Capt. Abraham Godwin Chapter New Jersey Society S.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m39733) HM
This church was organized about 1664. The edifice which stood on this spot was burned by the British, January 25, 1780, during the Pastorate of Rev. James Caldwell, Chaplain in the New Jersey Brigade under Washington. This building was completed in . . . — — Map (db m122275) HM
This gun, cast in Strasburg in 1758, was sent by Louis XV, King of France, to Canada for the defense of Quebec. Upon the surrender of that place in the following year, the gun fell into the hands of the British. In April, 1760, the French recaptured . . . — — Map (db m6927) HM
In Remembrance of the Soldiers of
the War for American Independence
who are buried in these grounds.
—————
Erected by the Passaic Valley Chapter
of the New Jersey Society Sons of the
American Revolution. . . . — — Map (db m20157) HM
Their names are imperishably inscribed upon the country’s Roll of Honor. --------------- Within this sacred ground rest the remains of a number of soldiers, of whom there is a record of forty-eight, all enrolled in Washington’s Army during the . . . — — Map (db m8864) HM
In remembrance of Abraham Clark 1726 – 1794
A signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey
He lived on this site during the formative period of the republic.
__________ Erected by the New Jersey Society, Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m7782) HM
Their deeds enriched
and glorified our nation.
This gate is dedicated
in commemoration of
the heroic service performed at
The Battle of Springfield
during the war for
American Independence
by the soldiers whose remains are . . . — — Map (db m7001) HM
1776
Here in the time of the American Revolution stood the Signal Beacon and by its side the cannon known as the “Old Sow” which in time of danger and invasion summoned the patriotic “Minute Men” of this vicinity to the . . . — — Map (db m7359) HM
Residence of Governor William Livingston Eminent lawyer, statesman, writer and poet Governor of New Jersey from 1776 – 1790 Representative of New Jersey in the First Continental Congress 1774. Again a delegate in 1775. Commissioned . . . — — Map (db m32307) HM
In memory of the Revolutionary War Soldiers at rest in this cemetery
Died
Acken, Joseph 1804 •
Baker, Daniel 1814 •
Baker, Henry 1780 •
Baker, Jonathan 1844 •
Clark, Azariah 1825 •
Clark, Capt. Charles 1785 . . . — — Map (db m242371) HM WM
Born in County Tyrone, Ireland in 1733.
His Scotch-Irish parents brought family here to Greenwich Township in 1747.
Never married and died in Hunterdon Co., Nov. 4, 1796 and buried in this churchyard.
Always a Soldier, from Private to . . . — — Map (db m167187) HM
Site of the home of Lt. and Mrs. Robert Wilson Gen. and Mrs. George Washington were entertained here in November 1780 and at other times while the armies were encamped at Morristown Site marked in 1964 by Gen. William Maxwell Chapter, D.A.R. . . . — — Map (db m53386) HM
Northwest of this tablet
within a distance of 600 feet stood the
Original King's Bridge
and its successors from 1693 until 1913
when Spuyten Duyvil creek was filled up.
Over it marched the troops of both armies
during the American . . . — — Map (db m172740) HM
1776 - 1976 In memory of the approximately four hundred veterans of the War of Independence who were pioneers in settling the Broome County area. Washington at Valley Forge. — — Map (db m198162) WM
American Revolution In early summer of 1782 a force of 250 Senecas led by Sayengaraghta and accompanied by a few British military foresters and Indian Department officers passed along Chautauqua Lake and outlet on its way to attack Hannastown, PA. . . . — — Map (db m94786) HM
The Delaware village near this site included 30 to 40 buildings and farm fields burned by Continental troops on August 13, 1779. — — Map (db m242356) HM
Delaware Captain who, with 20-40 Delaware men, defended their homes and land here on August 13, 1779 at the Battle of Chemung. — — Map (db m242357) HM WM
In this tomb rests the remains of William Few Born June 18, 1748 – Died July 16, 1828 Lieut. Colonel, Georgia Militia during the American Revolution, 1776-1779. Member, Continental Congress, 1780-1788 Signed Federal Constitution, 1787 . . . — — Map (db m44562) HM
Near this spot in 1755-1756 Michel de Chartier de Lotbiniére engineer of Fort Carillon, bridged this stream and harnessed this waterpower for the first time. Sawmills, storehouses and barracks were located here, being within the Seignory of . . . — — Map (db m15590) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the gallant band of Patriots led by Colonel Ethan Allen who on the 10th of May, 1775 captured this important fortress and secured for the Americans a valuable base of operations on Lakes George and Champlain. Erected by . . . — — Map (db m9452) HM
This site was within the stockade of
Fort Dayton
which stood on a slight eminence about
one hundred yards farther north.
The fort was erected by Col. Elias Dayton
in 1776, served as a military base during
the . . . — — Map (db m54270) HM
In honor of Maryland’s Four Hundred who on this battlefield August 27th 1776 saved the American Army < Back of Monument > Good God! What brave fellows I must this day lose. George Washington Pedestal contributed by the Department of . . . — — Map (db m30765) HM
"The welfare of America is closely bound up with the welfare of all mankind" - Lafayette On this site stood the tavern of Silvius Hoard where General Lafayette received the veterans of the Revolutionary War June 7, 1825 Presented to the City of . . . — — Map (db m190825) HM
Near this spot in the presence of
General George Washington
The Declaration of Independence was read and published to the American Army
July 9th 1776 — — Map (db m130619) HM
Born, July, 1740. Marinus Willett. Died, Aug. 1830. Officer of New York Militia 1775-78. Sheriff of New York, 1784-92. Mayor of New York 1807-08. President of Electoral College, 1824. To commemorate the gallant and patriotic act of Marinus Willett . . . — — Map (db m147958) HM
Upon this site and across these heights stood the main line of defences thrown up by Washington’s Army September 1776. It was held until Fort Washington fell on November 16th, when part of the fighting occurred at this point. — — Map (db m12668) HM
This memorial marks the site of Fort Washington, constructed by the Continental troops in the summer of 1776. Repossessed by the Americans upon their triumphal entry into the City of New York November 25, 1783. Erected through the generosity of . . . — — Map (db m12670) HM
To commemorate the Battle of Harlem Heights, won by Washington’s troops on this site, September 16, 1776. Erected by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York. — — Map (db m223661) HM
Opposite this tablet in Hudson Street stood the house of Leonard Lispenard In which General George Washington was entertained June 25, 1775 while en route from Philadelphia to Cambridge to Assume Command of the Continental Army. — — Map (db m50722) HM
Jesuit Mission The salt springs at Onondaga Lake were visited by Father LeMoyne, August 16, 1654. The following year Fathers Chaumonot and Dablon made a settlement here and on 1656 founded the mission of Ste. Marie of Ganentaa which was . . . — — Map (db m91167) HM
In 1793 out of a total population of thirty-three inhabitants in the village of Salina, thirty persons were sick. The remaining three inhabitants with the help of neighborly and friendly Onondaga Indians took care of the sick for two months. In the . . . — — Map (db m138696) HM
Large Iroquois-Onondaga
village located on east bank of
Onondaga Creek and extending
to this site
Onondaga Indians began to
settle here after the burning
of Onondaga Village in
Frontenac's Invasion 1696
From 1720 known as Lower . . . — — Map (db m124421) HM
Used by the Dutch in 1634, by the Jesuit Missionaries, by Sir William Johnson and by Asa Danforth the Onondaga pioneer, carrying on his back the saw for the first sawmill in Central New York. — — Map (db m145049) HM
Court martial convoy passed here after the Benedict Arnold treason. They met George Washington at West Point and Andre was hanged at Tappan, NY on October 2, 1780. — — Map (db m54289) HM
General George Washington in frequent visits to the American troops encamped nearby during the War of the Revolution drank at this spring and gave it its name Cold Spring. — — Map (db m47504) HM
2nd Lt. 1775. Led Forces At
Quebec, St. John's, White
Plains and Monmouth.
1st Sheriff Rensselaer County
1st Mayor City of Troy, NY
— — Map (db m95633) HM
Historic
Monsey Cemetery
We here highly resolve
that the men who fought
for freedom in the wars of
1776 – 1812 – 1861
Shall not have died in vain
At the coming and the setting
Of the sun
We shall . . . — — Map (db m32547) HM
Soldier - Patriot and One of
the Last Revolutionary
War Pensioners in the U.S.
Samuel Downing 1761 - 1867
Grave Site
Stone Arabia and Saratoga SAR
— — Map (db m129395) HM
Turning point in the struggle for an independent United States of America Saratoga Battle Chapter Sons of the American Revolution 4 July 2002 Originally placed in honor of our Nation’s Bicentennial — — Map (db m9171) HM
On This Site Stood
During the Revolutionary War
The General Hospital For The
Northern Department, And The
Continental Barracks.
Built By Order Of
General Washington In Nov.
1776, And used Until 1780 By
Troops Passing Through Or . . . — — Map (db m50316) HM
The Final Episode of the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign was the advance of Col. Van Cortland's Brigade up the Canisteo River to this area two miles beyond the Tory-Indian town of Painted Post, burned by Capt. Simon Spaulding's Riflemen September 28, . . . — — Map (db m32796) HM
This church stands on the Ancient Village Green of Eastchester, a General Training Ground and Election Place in Colonial Days and Enlisting Headquarters for Revolutionary Soldiers. The First Meeting House, erected on the Green North of this Church . . . — — Map (db m32046) HM
This tablet erected by the Sons of the Revolution and citizens of this vicinity on July 15, 1899 Commemorates the Action at Tarrytown which occurred near this spot on July 15, 1781 and also the heroism of Colonel Sheldon and Captain Hurlbut of the . . . — — Map (db m8612) HM
This Georgian style house with a gambled roof was built elsewhere about 1760 and moved here by 1880. It is named for George Owens, a prominent and prosperous Halifax merchant.
The house had many owners through the years and was occupied until . . . — — Map (db m222100) HM
The History of Centre Presbyterian Church Centre Church was organized in 1765 and held meetings at Osborne's Meeting House. This new congregation's mission was centrally located between five other missions: Sugar Creek, Hopewell, Fourth Creek . . . — — Map (db m237253) HM WM
The memory of
Revolutionary War soldier and patriot
Ephraim Brevard
Signer and reputed author of
the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, NC
Captain - NC
Battle of Moore' Creek Bridge - 27 February 1776
Surgeon 1st North . . . — — Map (db m175559) HM WM
• John McKnitt Alexander* (1733-1817)
• Richard Barry* (1726-1801)
• William Graham* (1740-1818)
• Matthew McClure* (1725-1805)
• Brigadier General William Lee Davidson (1746-February 1, 1781, killed during the Battle of Cowan's Ford)
• . . . — — Map (db m237486) WM
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