Historical Marker

New Bridge

In front of old Steuben House on Main Street, North Hackensack. · River Edge · Bergen

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Washington's rear guard under Greene held the bridge in the Retreat of 1776; Burr attacked British here in 1777 and Lee's expedition against Paulus Hook started from here 1779. Bridge Crossed often by both armies during Revolution.

Location

AddressIn front of old Steuben House on Main Street, North Hackensack.
CityRiver Edge
CountyBergen
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.913660, -74.030590

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