Historical Marker

March to the Delaware

Rt. 2, in Ramsey, between poles RS20135 and RS20136 - right hand side on way to Suffern, diag. opposite I. O. O. F. Hall. · Paramus · Bergen

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Here, July 26, 1777, began the march of Washington's army across the State to defend the Delaware against the expected approach of the British fleet. Washington was here again June 27 - July 1, 1780. It was then called Ramapo.

Location

AddressRt. 2, in Ramsey, between poles RS20135 and RS20136 - right hand side on way to Suffern, diag. opposite I. O. O. F. Hall.
CityParamus
CountyBergen
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.964910, -74.072760

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