Historical Marker

Fort Lee

On right hand side of road approaching bridge; 100 feet from point of traffic island, west of third viaduct. · Ridgewood · Bergen

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Washington came to the fort on this site adter the surrender of Fort Washington. The British advanced against Fort Lee on November 20, 1776, and Washington, finding the fort untenable, moved the American troops to the west side of the Hackensack River.

Location

AddressOn right hand side of road approaching bridge; 100 feet from point of traffic island, west of third viaduct.
CityRidgewood
CountyBergen
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.985290, -74.090440

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