Metuchen
Inscription
June, 1777, part of the British army under Howe encamped along the brook between Metuchen and Bonhamtown. As Howe marched toward Short Hills to join Cornwallis, he here encountered Continental troops and a sharp skirmish ensued.
Location
AddressAt Northeast corner intersection Rt. 25 with Metuchen -
Bonhamtown Road - opp. Pure Oil - Texaco Gasoline Station -
between poles PS4534RT and PS4532RT.
CountyMiddlesex
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.445240, -74.400250
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