Revolutionary Skirmish
Inscription
In August, 1781, a party of Tories attacked a shallop in Maurice River opposite Port Norris. The militia on the vessel were commanded by Capt. Jas. Riggins. The Tories were all either killed or captured in the ensuing fight.
Location
AddressBetween BT-56-788 and BT-56-789 poles on Rt. 49, intersection
with road to Mauricetown.
CountyCumberland
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.353970, -75.103010
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