Anniversary
New Jersey is known as the “Crossroads of the American Revolution” due to its central location within the 13 colonies and its proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. As a result, more battles were fought in New Jersey than in any other state.
Monmouth County was the scene of vicious fighting and skirmishes during the Revolutionary War period – most notably at the pivotal Battle of Monmouth, where General George Washington led the Continental Army in an attack on the British on June 28, 1778.
But Monmouth County’s Revolutionary War story is much more than the Battle of Monmouth. Over 100 skirmishes took place here, and Monmouth’s people were politically, socially and morally divided in the fight for independence. It’s a story of strife and skirmish over many years of the Revolution that pitted families and friends against each other. Monmouth County was a battleground in the cause of freedom evidenced by an abundance of historic sites that still remain as reminders of the sacrifices that took place here.
The official Monmouth County flag depicts two Revolutionary War soldiers wearing Tricorn Hats in recognition of Monmouth’s role in the American Revolution. The Tricorn Hat on this commemorative map identifies the Monmouth County historic sites integral to the fight for independence.
Click here or on the images below for an interactive GIS map.
