The Westervelt House

The Westervelt House is a New Jersey historical marker in Bergen County, dedicated 1964.

Bergen County · dedicated 1964 · The new sign has been erected on State property across the street from the Von Steuben House at the bridge which seemed to be a more appropriate place. · location approximate

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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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The Westervelt House

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