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During the Revolution, fortifications were erected here and were used by both British and American troops. June, 1777, Cornwallis advanced here over the Amwell and Princeton Roads. Oct., 1779, Major Simcoe burned Somerset Court House.
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More markers in Somerset
1777 Encampment
Martinsville, NJ
The Continental Army camped here from May 28 to July 2, 1777.
1777 Reboubt
Martinsville, NJ
One of the redoubts and breastworks erected by the Continental troops, June, 1777, to defend the encampment in the valley.
1777 Reboubt
Manville, NJ
One of the redoubts and breastworks erected by the Continental troops, June, 1777, to defend the encampment in the valley.
American Revolution Army Encampent
Manville, NJ
Army Encampment. Encampment area for the Pennsylvania troops of the Continental Army from about December 15, 1778, until June 1, 1779.
Army Encampment
Encampment area for the Pennsylvania troops of the Continental Army from about December 15, 1778, until June 1, 1779.
