Day's Bridge - Summit -
Inscription
A part of Washington's army crossed the Passaic River at this point, then known as Day's Bridge, on June 23, 1780. The troops continued their journey and fought against the British at the Battle of Springfield.
Location
AddressNear Day's Bridge on Vanderpool property.
CityGarwood
CountyUnion
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.650030, -74.323870
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