Army Encampment
Inscription
October 26, 1779, Jersey troops crossed the Delaware at Phillipsburg and encamped here. Old Oxford furnace, built 1741-43, made cannon balls for the patriot army, and was the object of a British attack. The famous Shippen Manor was also here.
Location
AddressRt. 24 - leaving Phillipsburg - right hand side of road - opposite 51
Morris Street - between poles 3056E60 and 3057 - near
intersection Bates and Morris Streets.
CityBridgeville
CountyWarren
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.849710, -75.023590
Sources
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