On County Route 9 south of Road 209, on the right when traveling north.
First settled as Ellistown in 1838, Blue Springs was formed when the Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham Railroad was built in 1888, bypassing Ellistown. Residents then migrated closer to the railroad. In 2007 Blue Springs became the home of Toyota . . . — — Map (db m102626) HM
On Main Street (County Highway 278) north of County Highway 202, on the right when traveling north.
Blue Springs Baptist Church was organized in 1891 and was originally part of the West Judson Association. The congregation occupied several buildings before purchasing the current property, which included a school building and six acres, in 1960. A . . . — — Map (db m171661) HM
On Church Street, 0.2 miles east of Springdale Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Established as Candy Hill in 1857, the town's name was changed after the Civil War when it applied for a postal stop. The town moved in 1886 when the construction of the Kansas City, Memphis, and Birmingham Railroad bypassed the original settlement . . . — — Map (db m116159) HM
On Oak Street at Reeves Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Street.
In 1912, the New Albany School Board established
the Union County Training School at this site.
After the original building burned, a new
school was constructed in 1948. Designed by
architect Robert McKnight, this Streamline Art
Moderne-style . . . — — Map (db m199988) HM
On East Bankhead Street (U.S. 178) at Watson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Bankhead Street.
Front
The down-home gospel sounds of renowned Union County musicians Elder Roma Wilson (b. 1910) and Rev. Leon Pinson (1919-1998) won them many admirers among blues and folk music audiences, although they were evangelists rather than . . . — — Map (db m96789) HM
On West Bankhead Street (Mississippi Route 178) east of Midway Street, on the right when traveling east.
Organized in 1890 was the Baptist Church of Christ at the Valley during pastorate of W.P. Hutchinson. Renamed Glenfield Baptist Church in 1908. Moved to this site under Dr. Percy Ray in 1941. Sanctuary built in 1964; partially destroyed by tornado . . . — — Map (db m102630) HM
On State Highway 15, 0.3 miles south of South Central Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Home ½ mi. SE. Last Chickasaw king, giving name to King's Creek & King's Ford Rd. (this highway). Authorized Monroe Mission; signed Pontotoc Creek Treaty, 1832, & led party to Indian Territory, where he died, 1840. — — Map (db m96767) HM
On Cleveland Street at Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on Cleveland Street.
Front
Although the African American community of New Albany has been small in number, it has produced many citizens of distinction. In the fields of blues, rhythm & blues, and gospel music, the names of Sam Mosley, Bob Johnson, Billy . . . — — Map (db m96783) HM
On West Bankhead Street (State Highway 178) at West Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Bankhead Street.
The Union County Seat since 1870, New Albany was established ca, 1840 after Moses Collins built a grist mill and saw mill on the banks of the Tallahatchie River. First surveyed in 1840 by Ira M. Kemp, New Albany was incorporated in 1850. Located on . . . — — Map (db m96772) HM
On West Bankhead Street (Mississippi Route 178) at Rollinghills Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Bankhead Street.
Northeast Mississippi's upholstered furniture industry began here in 1948. Founded by Morris Furtorian, a Russian immigrant from Chicago, the Stratford Company utilized assembly line methods developed by the automotive industry, an innovation that . . . — — Map (db m102629) HM
On East Bankhead Street (State Highway 178) at Court Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Bankhead Street.
Union County was established on July, 7, 1870, during the post—Civil War Reconstruction era, from portions of Tippah, Lee, and Ponotoc counties. Governor James L. Alcorn appointed Union County's first officials and set New Albany as the county . . . — — Map (db m96777) HM
On Cleveland Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Cleveland Street.
Here, September 25, 1897, was born the distinguished author, member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and recipient of the 1949 Nobel Prize in Literature. — — Map (db m96769) HM
On Plainfield Avenue near Park Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
[Left Marker:]
Korean War
To those members of the Armed Forces
of the United States who served in the
Korean War
1950 - 1955
"God grants liberty only to those who love it,
and are always ready to guard and defend it." . . . — — Map (db m20155) WM
On Glenside Avenue at Cataract Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on Glenside Avenue.
About 1736, Peter Willocks built a sawmill along the Blue Brook to produce lumber, which would be needed by farmers as they settled this frontier area. The sawmill operation cleared the forest from hundreds of acres. In 1845, David Felt bought 760 . . . — — Map (db m195340) HM
On Plainfield Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Honoring the early farming community of Berkely Heights, known as Peppertown, and famous for its pepper crops. This park was the site of the Petrone family farm. — — Map (db m20156) HM
On Oak Ridge Road at Indiana Road when traveling south on Oak Ridge Road.
Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge Circa 1730 Township of Clark New Jersey Historic Landmark ( Lower Marker : ) Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge Circa 1730 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States . . . — — Map (db m63457) HM
First Lieutenant, USAF F-84 Pilot, 311th Fighter Bomber Sq., 56th Fighter-Bomber Gp.
B. September 1, 1930, Bayonne, NJ, M.I.A. May 4, 1953 over North Korea, Graduate, Cranford High School 1948.
In 1993, forty years after the Korean War, the . . . — — Map (db m94498) WM
On Riverside Drive west of N Union Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
During the bitter winter of 1779 – 1780 troops of General Washington’s Army were cantoned at Crane’s Mills Here, General William Irvine established headquarters of the Forward Defense Line January 1, 1780 Placed by Crane’s Ford Chapter . . . — — Map (db m54923) HM
This memorial is in remembrance and honor of all our nation’s MIA’s and POW’s. The circular design represents our never ending hope for their return. The dates on the sides represent the major wars and conflicts in which our country has been involved — — Map (db m94494) WM
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration “The Purple Heart”
Combat Wounded Veterans-1782 Military Order of the Purple Heart 1932.
My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my . . . — — Map (db m94491) WM
This tablet erected by the citizens of Cranford in honor of the men who made the supreme sacrifice.
Vietnam Conflict
Marcus Anderson • Raymond John Ashnault • William T. Donnelly, Jr. • Dean Joseph Elichko • Edward J. Gallagher, Jr. • Donald . . . — — Map (db m94495) WM
This tablet marks the site of Crane’s Ford, so called in Revolutionary War times. Here Light Horsemen guarded while General Washington’ Army was encamped at Morristown.
Cranford derives its name from the ford.
Erected July 4th 1929 by the . . . — — Map (db m94487) WM
On Elizabeth Avenue at 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Elizabeth Avenue.
This stone marks the intersection of the Carteret land owned by Col. Richard Townley, the land of Benjamin Price and the King's Highway, now Elizabeth Avenue, formerly Water Street, probably the oldest road in New Jersey, opened by the Dutch before . . . — — Map (db m159240) HM
On East Jersey Street, on the right when traveling west.
Samuel Woodruff, Elizabethtown mayor, built Boxwood Hall about 1750. From 1772 to 1795 it was the home of Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), who served as president of the Continental Congress after the colonies signed a peace treaty with England, ending . . . — — Map (db m40744) HM
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
Church of 1724 burned by British. Present structure, 1786. Rev. James Caldwell Pastor here, 1761-76; famed later as “Fighting Chaplain.” — — Map (db m208484) HM
On Broad Street (New Jersey Route 623), on the right when traveling south.
This church was organized about 1664. The edifice which stood on this spot was burned by the British, January 25, 1780, during the Pastorate of Rev. James Caldwell, Chaplain in the New Jersey Brigade under Washington. This building was completed in . . . — — Map (db m122275) HM
On Elizabeth Avenue at High Street, on the right when traveling south on Elizabeth Avenue.
On this spot, at daybreak, June 7, 1780 began the fighting against the British forces moving toward Springfield. Here fell General Stirling at the head of the advancing column.
On June 8, after the British retreat from Springfield, General Hand . . . — — Map (db m6911) HM
On Broad Street at Caldwell Place, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
From 1664 until 1703, the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth was the only house of worship serving most of current-day Union, Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. The oldest stones in the cemetery are from the year 1687 and are located in . . . — — Map (db m144144) HM
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth traces its roots to a settlement of English-speaking people who arrived here less than 50 years after the Dutch arrived in Manhattan. During the American Revolution church members contributed mightily to . . . — — Map (db m144143) HM
On Broad Street (Route 623) at Caldwell Place, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
This tablet marks the first site of Princeton University incorporated Oct 22nd 1746 --------------- Erected by the Elizabeth Members of the New Jersey Society of Colonial Dames of America – Oct 22nd 1897 — — Map (db m40708) HM
On Broad Street (New Jersey Route 623) at Caldwell Place, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
Site of the Old Academy Attended by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Col. Francis Barber was Principal at the outbreak of the Revolution. — — Map (db m40608) HM
On Broad Street (New Jersey Route 623), on the right when traveling south.
Honoring the patriotic dead of many wars laid to rest in this hallowed ground especially a noble woman Hanah White Arnett Placed here on the 45th anniversary of the organization of Boudinot Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution September . . . — — Map (db m40714) HM
On Broad Street (New Jersey Route 623) at Rahway Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
This gun, cast in Strasburg in 1758, was sent by Louis XV, King of France, to Canada for the defense of Quebec. Upon the surrender of that place in the following year, the gun fell into the hands of the British. In April, 1760, the French recaptured . . . — — Map (db m6927) HM
On Winfield Scott Place, on the left when traveling south.
This monument dedicated to “Seven Astronauts” who died national heroes as members of the crew of the “Challenger” January 28, 1986 ------------------------------ Erected in their memory by the students of Elizabeth October . . . — — Map (db m40752) HM
On East Jersey Street at Catherine Street, on the left when traveling west on East Jersey Street.
The Belcher Ogden Mansion was the 1750s residence of Governor Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757) of New Jersey, who brought the royal colony’s government to this house. Belcher also sponsored the College of New Jersey which became Princeton University . . . — — Map (db m40747) HM
On East Jersey St. at Catherine St. on East Jersey St..
(Under top photo:)
The 17th Century Bonnell House is on the National Registry of Historic Houses and has recently been restored by the Historical Society, Elizabeth, NJ Inc. which has its offices within.
(Main text:)
The Bonnell House is . . . — — Map (db m150922) HM
On Winfield Scott Plaza, on the left when traveling south.
Elizabeth celebrates Washington’s Inaugural Bicentennial
George Washington journeyed to “Elizabethtown” - met with a committee of Continental Congress in Boxwood Hall - Sailed from Elizabethport - April 23, 1789
(Back of . . . — — Map (db m7459) HM
On Boulevard (County Route 509), on the right when traveling east.
On September 11,2001 terrorists attacked and destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City. The Borough of Kenilworth shared in this tragedy. This monument is dedicated September 11, 2011 In memory of John J. Tobin Robert M. Kaulfers 1954 . . . — — Map (db m53315) HM
Near Historic Trail east of Sierra Trail, on the left when traveling east.
Exploration for copper in this area of the First Watchung Mountain may date back to at least the 1600's. Crushed ore may have been used for tools and decoration by the Lenape tribe of Native Americans. Another story holds that Hessian soldiers held . . . — — Map (db m196982) HM
In the early years of the Watchung Reservation, park visitors could swim at a beach along the lake shore behind you, and could change into swim suits at a bathhouse at this location. Aquatic carnivals at the lake drew hundreds of participants for . . . — — Map (db m213767) HM
On Academy Street at Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Academy Street.
To the People of New Providence from the People of Flower Mound Texas, we offer this memorial as our solemn pledge to remember you.
Because of September 11, 2001, we unite in brotherhood to share your grief,
offer strength in community and . . . — — Map (db m20158) WM
On Springfield Avenue at Passaic Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Springfield Avenue.
Christians have been worshipping and serving Christ on this corner since 1737. That year, a meeting house made of logs was built on this property by the Turkey Christian Church. Over the next two years, 19 acres of land was deeded to the . . . — — Map (db m164340) HM
On Springfield Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In Remembrance of the Soldiers of
the War for American Independence
who are buried in these grounds.
—————
Erected by the Passaic Valley Chapter
of the New Jersey Society Sons of the
American Revolution. . . . — — Map (db m20157) HM
On South Street, on the right when traveling north.
A Memorial Tribute
Dedicated to Those man and women of New Providence, N.J. who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of our country.
Memorial Day May 30, 1994
(Korea):
A Memorial Tribute
Dedicated to those men . . . — — Map (db m21976) WM
Near Passaic Avenue (County Route 647) at Springfield Avenue (County Route 512), on the right when traveling south.
Their names are imperishably inscribed upon the country’s Roll of Honor. --------------- Within this sacred ground rest the remains of a number of soldiers, of whom there is a record of forty-eight, all enrolled in Washington’s Army during the . . . — — Map (db m8864) HM
On West Front Street at Plainfield Avenue, on the right when traveling south on West Front Street.
Flag pole presented to Historical Society of Plainfield and North Plainfield by Fraternal Order of Eagles Plainfield Aerie No 866 Flags presented by Jr. Order United American Mechanics Franklin Council No 41 Somerset Council No 104 Plainfield . . . — — Map (db m63468) HM
The Shakespeare Garden is located in Cedar Brook Park, one of Union County’s systems of public parks and recreation spaces. Now more than 75 years old, it is still cared for by the Plainfield Garden Club, historically a volunteer women’s . . . — — Map (db m94481) HM
This marker is erected in memory of the brave Revolutionary soldiers from this vicinity who garrisoned this fort harassing and repulsing the invading enemy for seven months during the darkest period of the war.
From this outpost General . . . — — Map (db m7768) HM
On St Georges Avenue (County Route 27), on the right when traveling south.
Son of Abraham, signer
Captain of Artillery
in the Continental Army
Fought at the Battle of Princeton Served in the Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1781 Died May 13, 1789, in his 37th year.
The children of his son Jonathan and of his . . . — — Map (db m7788) HM
On West Grand Avenue at Winfield Street, on the left when traveling west on West Grand Avenue.
A direct descendant of the Tulip Poplar planted in 1785 by our first President, George Washington, on the grounds of Mount Vernon, his home on the Potomac. More than two centuries later, the original Tulip Poplar continues to stand. Through the work . . . — — Map (db m6997) HM
On St Georges Avenue at River Road, on the left when traveling south on St Georges Avenue.
This “Horsehead Copper” was the first coin in the Nation to bear the motto “E Pluribus Unum” . It was minted in this site in 1786. — — Map (db m7784) HM
On St Georges Avenue at West Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling south on St Georges Avenue.
Here, on April 23, 1789, on his way to New York City, Washington was received by troops from Elizabethtown and Newark. He was entertained at the Inn kept by Samuel Smith by gentlemen of the Town. — — Map (db m7785) HM
On St Georges Avenue near River Road, on the right when traveling south.
January, 1777, a sharp fight took place here between the British and Gen. Maxwell’s men. June 26-27, 1777, the British, retreating in a running fight from Westfield, were pursued here on their route to Amboy and Staten Island. — — Map (db m7783) HM
On Westfield Avenue (County Route 613) at St Georges Avenue (County Route 27), on the right when traveling west on Westfield Avenue.
Restored by Rahway Historical Society Presented by National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Lady Elizabeth Carteret Chapter 1989 — — Map (db m7808) HM
On West Ninth Avenue (County Route 619) at Chestnut Street (County Route 625), on the left when traveling east on West Ninth Avenue.
In remembrance of Abraham Clark 1726 – 1794
A signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey
He lived on this site during the formative period of the republic.
__________ Erected by the New Jersey Society, Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m7782) HM
On Galloping Hill Road at Colonial Road, on the right when traveling south on Galloping Hill Road.
Here the British turned into Galloping Hill Road from Elizabethtown to Connecticut Farms and Springfield at the time of the battles June 7 and 23, 1780.
Washington afterwards said of the New Jersey militia “They flew to arms universally, . . . — — Map (db m7781) HM
On Park Avenue (County Route 655), on the right when traveling west.
First Parsonage in Essex Co. gift of William Darby – Residence of Rev. James Manning, founder of Brown University and mother organization to Churches in Lyons Farms, Samptown & Mays Lick, Ky. & New York City. — — Map (db m7810) HM
On Raritan Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
On the 26th of June in 1777 Washington’s continental forces of under 6,000 men fought a running battle on the plains below the Watchung Mountains with the combined British and Hessian troops numbering about 12,000. Early on that hot Thursday morning . . . — — Map (db m21858) HM
On Park Avenue at Mountain Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
Here rest the remains of Caesar, an African, who died February 7th, 1806 aged 104 years. He was more than half a century, a worthy member of the Church in this place; and closed his life in the confidence of a Christian. His numerous friends have . . . — — Map (db m63467) HM
On Front Street (County Route 620), on the right when traveling north.
Osborn House – Home of Rev. Soldiers and later home of Hollingsworth and Darby Fur Mill associated with Cannon Ball from battle of the Short Hills, June 27, 1777. — — Map (db m7809) HM
On Raritan Road near Terrill Road, on the right when traveling south.
British General Cornwallis stopped to ask for bread during the battle of Short Hills, June 26, 1777, and was marked by Betty Frazee’s famous statement “I give you this in fear, not in love.” — — Map (db m7773) HM
On Park Avenue at Grand Street, on the right when traveling west on Park Avenue.
In honor of the Patriots and Soldiers of the American Revolution at rest in this cemetery. Ceasar TMS 1806 • Noah Clark 1801 • James Coles 1812 • John Darby, Sr. 1820 • John Darby, Jr. 1829 • James Dorcey 1805 • Nathaniel Drake 1801 • . . . — — Map (db m63458) HM
On Front Street (County Route 620) near Park Avenue (County Route 655), on the left when traveling north.
[Upper Marker]:
Center section built, 1737, became an inn during stage coach days. Enlarged in early 19th century for summer boarders.
[Lower Marker]:
Circa 1737
“Stage House & Liberty Pole”
Col. Recompense . . . — — Map (db m7770) HM
On Front Street (County Route 620) near Park Avenue (County Route 655), in the median.
1799
Marking the route through Scotch Plains of the Swift Sure Stage Line Philadelphia to New York.
Erected by Scotch Plains Chapter D.A.R.
February 12, 1941 — — Map (db m7772) HM
On Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Here, June 23, 1780, 1500 Americans, under Greene and Dayton, were attacked by 5000 British and Hessians under Clinton and Knyphausen enroute to capture stores at Morristown. The British burned Springfield, but were defeated. — — Map (db m189467) HM
On Morris Avenue at Church Mall, on the right when traveling west on Morris Avenue.
(Front of monument): The first British advance was stayed at the bridge east of the village, June 7, 1780. The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23rd. The Americans under General Greene on that day near the stream west of the church . . . — — Map (db m6915) HM
On Church Mall, 0.1 miles north of Morris Avenue (New Jersey Route 124), on the left when traveling north.
Their deeds enriched
and glorified our nation.
This gate is dedicated
in commemoration of
the heroic service performed at
The Battle of Springfield
during the war for
American Independence
by the soldiers whose remains are . . . — — Map (db m7001) HM
On Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
(Upper Plaque):
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior (Lower Plaque): The Cannon Ball House Farmstead and dwelling built about 1740. . . . — — Map (db m6918) HM
On Washington Avenue at Angel Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
This plaque is dedicated to those brave men of the New Jersey Militia and Continental Army who fought the Battle of Springfield June 7 to June 23, 1780. The battle took place between the bridge crossing near Morris Avenue and the east branch of . . . — — Map (db m6920) HM
On Springfield Ave (County Route 527) at Middle Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Springfield Ave.
This site was farmed by several generations of the Briant family prior to its acquisition by Union Country in 1930. The original design for the park was prepared by Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architects, the firm founded by the sons of the famed . . . — — Map (db m193098) HM
On Broad Street at Orchard Street on Broad Street.
Florence Spearing Randolph, born in Charleston, South Carolina on August 9, 1866 was an African-American A.M.E. Zion (Methodist) minister and social activist. She served as Pastor of Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Summit City, from 1925 to 1946. . . . — — Map (db m94510) HM
Did you know that Marjorie Cranstoun Jefferson: *Was a leader in the Little Theater Movement in the United States? *Co-founded this community theater in 1918? *Directed more than 130 productions in this theater? (She was its director for 51 years, . . . — — Map (db m94532) HM
Near Broad Street (County Route 512) at Denman Place, on the right when traveling east.
The Summit Park Line follows the path the Rahway Valley Railroad. About 500-feet to the northwest, at the opposite end of the apartment complex's parking lot, stood the Rahway Valley's Summit Station. Passenger service between Roselle Park and . . . — — Map (db m197461) HM
On Hobart Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
1776
Here in the time of the American Revolution stood the Signal Beacon and by its side the cannon known as the “Old Sow” which in time of danger and invasion summoned the patriotic “Minute Men” of this vicinity to the . . . — — Map (db m7359) HM
The building on this site was designed in 1893 for the Women's Temperance Union by architect Theodore Mead, Jr. In return for title to the property, Civil War veteran Joel G. Van Cise completed the construction and provided the W.C.T.U. with a local . . . — — Map (db m34621) HM
The Playhouse Association has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m94533) HM
(Top plaque) Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Summit, New Jersey has been listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
(Bottom plaque) Wallace Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church . . . — — Map (db m94511) HM
On Caldwell Avenue at Elmwood Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Caldwell Avenue.
American troops withdrew west along Elmwood and Morris Avenues toward the Rahway River Bridge at the Springfield border on June 7, 1780 after heavy fighting at the First Presbyterian Church. — — Map (db m6949) HM
On Stuyvesant Avenue at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue.
In honor of the American soldiers who lost their lives in defense of our newly formed nation at the Battle of Connecticut Farms 7 June 1780 We dedicate this flagpole to all American Servicemen and Women who served their country during the last . . . — — Map (db m6928) HM
On Caldwell Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Near this spot stood the parsonage in which Hannah Ogden wife of Rev. James Caldwell was killed by a British soldier, June 7,1780. Erected by the State of New Jersey A.D. 1905 — — Map (db m6930) HM
On Caldwell Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Site of Parsonage used by James Caldwell family. Burned by British in 1780. Mrs. Caldwell was killed by a British soldier.
(Lower Marker: )
Reverend James Caldwell and his wife Hannah moved to this site after his church in . . . — — Map (db m6929) HM
Colonel John Kean built the present carriage house around 1882. The building is an example of utilitarian Victorian architecture with its distinctive roof shapes, slate roofing, and brick arches over the windows, doors and tower. The stable was the . . . — — Map (db m66609) HM
On Morris Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Stuyvesant Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated in memory of the courage and determination of Christpoher Columbus. He followed his dream, and discovered America. Erected by the Columbia Italian-American Club of Union October 13, 2000 — — Map (db m40006) HM
On Morris Avenue (County Route 82), on the right when traveling west.
American Colonel Elias Dayton ordered a 4 pound cannon to fire east on Morris Ave. at the advancing enemy. The British were driven back and retreated during the evening of June 7, 1780. — — Map (db m6950) HM
On Stuyvesant Avenue at Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Stuyvesant Avenue.
Here stood the Presbyterian Church and here was fought the battle, June 7, 1780, between American forces under General Maxwell and Colonel Dayton and the British army on its advance to Springfield. The church and village were burned by the British . . . — — Map (db m6921) HM
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