American Encampment Totowa Heights
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N 40° 54.294 W 074° 12.611
18T E 566520 N 4528500
Site of Continental Army encampment in fall of 1780
Waymark Code: WMC1K9
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2011
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George Washington stayed at Dey Mansion in nearby Wayne, while the bulk of his troops camped on this hill. Note the terrain that made this a natural site for an encampment.
Marker Name: American Encampment Totowa Heights
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
October 9 – November 27, 1780,
the patriot army extend-
ed along this site which had
also been used in July.
Washington came from his
headquarters in Preakness
to Totowa and visited the
Van Houtens.
Dedication Date: 01/01/2010
City: Totowa
County: Passaic
Group responsible for placement: Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
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