Passaic

Passaic, NJ

American troops encamped between the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, were ordered by Washington, Nov. 21, 1776, to cross the Passaic here.

Ringwood, NJ

October 9 - November 27, 1780, the patriot army camp extended along this site which had also been used in July.

Preakness, NJ

Home of Col. Theunis Dey, built about 1740.

Ringwood, NJ

Since 1828 has contributed to Passaic's industrial and employment growth.

Used by Washington as a lookout while quartered at the Dey House, October, 1780. Major Parr’s Rifle Corps camped in ravine.

Alexander Hamilton envisioned the great potential power of these scenic falls for industrial development.

Organized, 1792, "The Society for Establishing Useful Manfactures," hired Pierre L'Enfant, later planner of nation's capital, to aid them.

Ringwood, NJ

Here, during the Revolution, were made cannon and shot for the Continental Army.

Thomas Rogers, one of the most celebrated builders of railroad locomotives, built a plant on this site in 1832

This house is an example of 18th century architecture. The Schuyler and Colfax families were prominent in shaping New Jersey history.

Ringwood, NJ

Continental army camped here twice during 1780, while Washington stayed at the Dey House in Preakness.

Preakness, NJ

July 1-29, and October 9 - November 27, 1780, Washington had headquarters here at the house of Colonel Theunis Dey.

Bloomingdale, NJ

Since Pompton was on the main route North, the Continental army camped here often.

Wanaque, NJ

On October 23, 1780, the light infantry was stationed here.