Historical Marker

American Troops Withdraw

Marker is at the intersection of Caldwell Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Caldwell Avenue. ยท Union

New Jersey marker

Inscription

American troops withdrew west along Elmwood and Morris Avenues toward the Rahway River Bridge at the Springfield border on June 7, 1780 after heavy fighting at the First Presbyterian Church.

Location

AddressMarker is at the intersection of Caldwell Avenue and Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Caldwell Avenue.
CountyUnion
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.696270, -74.278200

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