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Tory Defeat

Cumberland County · dedicated 1963 · 20 feet north of old marker. Route 47. · location approximate

Capt. James Higgin's militia on board a sloop in river, beat off a Tory attack, Aug., 1781. All raiders were killed or captured.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission

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