Historical Marker

Washington's Rock

150' west of (Dunellen Washington Rock State Park) road, on Rt. 29 on South side of highway between poles #60470 & #60469. ยท Somerset

New Jersey marker

Inscription

From this rock, Washington watched the skirmish near New Market between Cornwallis's troops and Lord Stirling's troops, June 26, 1777. He also watched the movements of British troops from here at other times.

Location

Address150' west of (Dunellen Washington Rock State Park) road, on Rt. 29 on South side of highway between poles #60470 & #60469.
CountySomerset
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.613408, -74.473111

Sources

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