Acquackanonk Bridge
Inscription
American troops encamped between the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, were ordered by Washington, Nov. 21, 1776, to cross the Passaic here. After burning the bridge, they marched across Jersey. The Blanchard House ofter was used as a headquarters.
Location
AddressBridge over Passaic River at River Drive and Gregory Avenue.
Tablet at church refers to Blanchard House; also inscription on
foundation of Wagoner House.
CityPassaic
CountyPassaic
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.854357, -74.121177
Sources
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