Red Bank Battlefield Cannons - National Park, NJ - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Red Bank was the 400 acre estate of James and Ann Whitall. Built in 1748, the Whitall grounds were seized by the Patriots to built a fort ont he strategic bluffs here on the Delaware River. The house and grounds sat directly across the Delaware River from Fort Mifflin. The American's hoped that a fort on both river banks would be able to stop a naval attack. The fort built here was called Fort Mercer.

By the Fall of 1777, the British had taken Philadelphia, and Washington knew that hindering supplies to the British could be stopped by successful maritime defenses.

On the morning of October 22, 1777, Colonel Christopher Greene at Fort Mercer was warned of the impending attack, giving enough time for Greene to prepare his Rhode Island regiment for battle. The attack began late in the day on October 22, 1777 and lasted less than one hour. Although outnumbered 3 to 1, the American forces successfully defeated the Hessian army. This was a decisive victory for the American Army.

Enter the park, and head to the parking area to your right. You will quickly see the State Monument, erected in dedication to the soldiers of the fort, with a series of cannons surrounding it. Each of the cannons sit in a formation similar to how they would have been laid out for the defense of the fort. Two cannons of different size point out towards the water, defended the river and shoreline. The other cannons seem to be pointing inland...in defense against the advancing Hessian Army that was attacking from the rear.

What type of artillery is this?: Revolutionary War Cannons Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Continental Army Date artillery was placed on display: 10/22/1777 Parking location to view this Waymark: N 39° 52.236 W 075° 11.392 Still may work: yes Date artillery was in use: Not listed Cost?: Not Listed Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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