Skirmish at Swedesboro - Swedesboro, NJ
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 39° 44.964 W 075° 18.486
18S E 473604 N 4399989
A Revolutionary War skirmish occurred near this site on April 4, 1778. About 300 Loyalist and British troops marched from Fort Billings (near present-day Paulsboro) to Swedesboro, hoping to capture local militiamen.
Waymark Code: WM12NKG
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
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Marker is on Kings Highway, Swedesboro NJ 08085
Marker Name: Skirmish at Swedesboro
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Skirmish at Swedesboro-A Revolutionary War skirmish occurred near this site on April 4, 1778. About 300 Loyalist and British troops marched from Fort Billings (near present-day Paulsboro) to Swedesboro, hoping to capture local militiamen. Finding the Patriots gone, the English pillaged homes and burned the log schoolhouse that had recently been used as a jail for Tories. Patriot Militia soon returned taking a position on a wooded hill overlooking the town and began shooting. The British returned fire and bullets flew in all directions, endangering soldiers and citizens alike before the sides retired.
Dedication Date: 12/06/2014
City: Swedesboro
County: Gloucester County
Group responsible for placement: New Jersey Historical Marker Project
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