Historical Marker

Moody's Raids

Rt. 31, opposite St. Joseph Cemetery, entering Newton. · Newton · Sussex

Inscription

Newton was the scene of riads made by the Tory, Jas. Moody. Washington's Asst. Wuartermaster, Thos. Anderson, stored supplies here. Oct., 1779, his troops marched here, and during the Indian campaign Gates stationed a detachment here.

Location

AddressRt. 31, opposite St. Joseph Cemetery, entering Newton.

CityNewton

CountySussex

StateNew Jersey

Coordinates41.055240, -74.754880

Sources

New Jersey Historical Commission

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