Washington's Headquarters - Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Historical marker for Washington's Headquarters in Pompton Lakes, NJ
Waymark Code: WMB9D2
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/22/2011
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The historical marker is a replacement marker for one with the same text that is located about a half mile away. The marker is located on an island at the meeting of Wanaque Ave and Hamburg Turnpike where several monuments are also located.
Marker Name: Washington's Headquarters
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS
Since Pompton was on the
main route North, the Conti-
nental army camped here
often. Washington quartered
at the Schuyler House, July
12, 1777, and visited Col-
onel Van Cortlandt here,
March 28, 1782
Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
2010
Dedication Date: 01/01/2010
City: Pompton Lakes
County: Passaic
Group responsible for placement: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Web Link: Not listed
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