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Battle of Red Bank

Gloucester County · dedicated 1932 · Intersection Rt. 44 with road to National Park, in front of J.O. Etherington Real Estate and insurance - between poles PS844-2- · location approximate

One mile from here at Ft. Mercer, occurred a severe fight on Oct. 22, 1777, between the Hessian troops, under Col. Von Donop and Col. Green's forces. Col. Von Donop was mortally wounded and his forces completely routed.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission

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