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Revolutionary Skirmish

Cumberland County · dedicated 1932 · Between BT-56-788 and BT-56-789 poles on Rt. 49, intersection · location approximate

In August, 1781, a party of Tories attacked a shallop in Maurice River opposite Port Norris. The militia on the vessel were commanded by Capt. Jas. Riggins. The Tories were all either killed or captured in the ensuing fight.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission

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