New Bridge

New Bridge is a New Jersey historical marker in Bergen County, dedicated 1937.

Bergen County · dedicated 1937

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Washington's rear guard under Greene held the bridge in the Retreat of 1776; Burr attacked British here in 1777 and Lee's expedition against Paulus Hook started from here 1779. Bridge Crossed often by both armies during Revolution.

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Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission

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