Washington Rock - Green Brook, NJ
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N 40° 36.765 W 074° 28.342
18T E 544633 N 4495903
On top of a hill, overlooking the hustle and bustle of modern subarbian life, this memorial marks where George Washington strategically watched the movement of British forces during the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WM94BZ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2010
Views: 5
Sitting upon the Watchung Mountain in Green Brook, New Jersey, this strategic location was a valuable lookout point for General George Washington during the American Revolution June of 1777. From here, General George Washington had a thirty-mile view of the underlying countryside. Washington was able to see the British army under General William Howe moving toward Westfield and moved his troops behind Howe’s and cut off their retreat.
The 52 acre Washington Rock State Park was purchased in 1913 to commemorate these historical events. This is a beautiful spot for picknicking and historical visits.
The marker sits here on a rocky flag pole base on this spot. This is really a very picturesque and valuable historical place. Highly recommended for a waymark visit.
Marker Name: Washington Rock
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
From this rock
General George Washington
watched the movements of
the British forces
during the anxious months
of May and June 1777.
Erected by the Continental Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
- and the people of -
Plainfield and North Plainfield
1912
“Lest We Forget”
Dedication Date: 01/01/1912
City: Green Brook
County: Somerset
Group responsible for placement: Continental Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Web Link: [Web Link]
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