Rahway
Inscription
Here, on April 23, 1789, on his way to New York City, Washington was received by troops from Elizabethtown and Newark. He was entertained at the Inn kept by Samuel Smith by gentlemen of the Town.
Location
AddressRoute 27 about 200' south of Robinson's Branch. (Washington
Inaugural Route Marker)
CityRahway
CountyUnion
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.615950, -74.285210
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