Historical Marker

Washington's Headquarters

Rt. 23 opp. Side of street from pole RT34004, diagonally opp. Old stone house, by vacant lot. · Bloomingdale · Passaic

New Jersey marker

Inscription

Since Pompton was on the main route North, the Continental army camped here often. Washington quartered at the Schuyler House, July 12, 1777, and visited Colonel Van Cortlandt here, March 28, 1782.

Location

AddressRt. 23 opp. Side of street from pole RT34004, diagonally opp. Old stone house, by vacant lot.
CityBloomingdale
CountyPassaic
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.022270, -74.332830

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