Flemington Raid
Inscription
Dec., 1776, Captain John Schenck and his men attacked a raiding British party, under Captain [sp.] Geary, between Copper Hill and Larison's Corner. Geary was killed and was buried near the scene of the skirmish. Washington passed through here, Nov., 1780.
Location
AddressRt. 30, Entering Flemington from Ringoes - right hand side of
road, south of Fleming Estate silhouette sign.
CityFlemington from Ringoes
CountyHunterdon
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.597800, -74.932000
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