Historical Marker

Tory Raid

Rt. 49 - Millville to Bridgeton, between pole 32GSCBW and pole 32GSCBW (same number), opposite trolley power pole marked W - near sign "4 miles to Bridgeton". (Past Carmel Road). · Millville · Cumberland

New Jersey marker

Inscription

January 31, 1783, the crew from the armed boat "blacksnake", commanded by the Tory, Capt. Andrew Gillis, raided this section. The "Blacksnake" was captured by a party of patriot militia commanded by Capt. William Low.

Location

AddressRt. 49 - Millville to Bridgeton, between pole 32GSCBW and pole 32GSCBW (same number), opposite trolley power pole marked W - near sign "4 miles to Bridgeton". (Past Carmel Road).
CityMillville
CountyCumberland
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.396380, -75.107270

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