Battle of Monmouth
Inscription
Fought June 28, 1778, by the armies of Washington and Clinton. The hear was so intense that many in both armies were overcome. Washington rebuked General Chas. Lee for disobeying orders and for retreating. An important American victory.
Location
Address200 ft. west of sign marking Molly Pitcher Well - opp. Hedge
hence southwest side road entering Freehold from Tennent.
CityFreehold from Tennent
CountyMonmouth
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.263680, -74.171630
Sources
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