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Tory Raid

Cumberland County · dedicated 1932 · Rt. 49 - Millville to Bridgeton, between pole 32GSCBW and pole 32GSCBW (same number), opposite trolley power pole marked W · location approximate

January 31, 1783, the crew from the armed boat "blacksnake", commanded by the Tory, Capt. Andrew Gillis, raided this section. The "Blacksnake" was captured by a party of patriot militia commanded by Capt. William Low.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission

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