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Martinsville, NJ

The Continental Army camped here from May 28 to July 2, 1777.

Martinsville, NJ

One of the redoubts and breastworks erected by the Continental troops, June, 1777, to defend the encampment in the valley.

Manville, NJ

One of the redoubts and breastworks erected by the Continental troops, June, 1777, to defend the encampment in the valley.

Manville, NJ

Army Encampment. Encampment area for the Pennsylvania troops of the Continental Army from about December 15, 1778, until June 1, 1779.

Encampment area for the Pennsylvania troops of the Continental Army from about December 15, 1778, until June 1, 1779.

Bradley Gardens, NJ

General Charles Lee was captured by the British at Widow White's Tavern in this village, December 13, 1776.

Somerville, NJ

First settled by James Pitney and others about 1720.

Diagonally opposite stood Van Tilburgh's Inn.

Green Knoll, NJ

May 29, 1777, General Washington ordered the main army to encamp here.

Basking Ridge, NJ

A pioneer log church was built under the ancient oak before 1731.

This 1688 house became the home of Hendrick Fisher, prominent citizen and patriot leader until his death in 1778

Zarephath, NJ

The Delaware and Raritan Canal was built, 1830 - 34, by Canvass White.

Built in 1751 by Johannes Moelick, a German farmer and tanner. Made famous by Andrew D.

During the Revolution, fortifications were erected here and were used by both British and American troops.

Blizzards, extreme cold, lack of food and medical care -- All endured by the New Jersey Brigade in the winter of 1779-80 while it camped...

300 yards north, opposite Washington Headquarters. Build in 1751 for Rev.

Built during the 1730's to connect the "Great Raritan Road" with the "Road Up Raritan.

Bridgewater Center, NJ

First reformed church of Raritan, organized in 1699.

Green Knoll, NJ

Park of Washington's army camped here, 1778-1779.

Bridgewater Center, NJ

A bridge built here or nearby in 1731 has been rebuilt or replaced several times since then.

Bridgewater Center, NJ

Pioneer church of the Raritan, organized March 10, 1699, under Domine Guliam Berthold.

Built about 1740, original central portion of house served as headquarters for Baron Von Steuben during winter of 1778-79

The Berrien House built in 1734 by Judge John Berrien.

Middlebush, NJ

Early 18th century house of Garret Voorhees was burned by the retreating troops of General Howe in 1777.

Dec., 1778, the main army encamped at Middlebrook.

From this rock, Washington watched the skirmish near New Market between Cornwallis's troops and Lord Stirling's troops, June 26, 1777.