Loyalist Raid of 1778 - Newtown, Pennsylvania
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BruceS
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Historical marker in downtown area of Newtown giving brief history of a Revolutionary War event.
Waymark Code: WM49KF
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2008
Views: 35
"On Feb. 19, 1778, while the British occupied Philadelphia, some 40 armed Loyalists raided the tavern here. The fighting left 5 American soldiers dead, 4 wounded, 11 captured. Tailors here were making uniforms for use at Valley Forge, and 2000 yards of cloth were lost." ~ text of marker
Marker Name: Loyalist Raid of 1778
County: Bucks
Date Dedicated: 09/20/2001
Marker Type: City
Location: State & Mercer Streets, Newtown
Category: American Revolution, Military, Taverns
Website: Not listed
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