Historical Marker

New Jersey 7th Brigade

Marker is on Hardscrabble Road, on the right when traveling north. ยท Somerset

New Jersey marker

Inscription

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 here and watched British movements in New York.

Location

AddressMarker is on Hardscrabble Road, on the right when traveling north.
CountySomerset
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.740580, -74.560390

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