Battle of Monmouth

Monmouth County · dedicated 1932 · 200 ft. west of sign marking Molly Pitcher Well - opp. Hedge hence southwest side road entering Freehold from Tennent. · location approximate

Fought June 28, 1778, by the armies of Washington and Clinton. The hear was so intense that many in both armies were overcome. Washington rebuked General Chas. Lee for disobeying orders and for retreating. An important American victory.

Digital Commonwealth, Boston Public Library

Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission

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