Status: Progress Made
County: Statewide
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DESCRIPTION:
Since New Jersey suffered the greatest losses to persons and property in the Revolutionary War, some or most of New Jersey state-owned sites have a national significance in association with the War for Independence, notably Monmouth Battlefield, Washington’s Crossing, Hancock House, Indian King Tavern, Steuben House, and Trenton Battle Monument. Our experiment in Republican democracy was partly invented by the political culture of New Jersey and therefore these sites are associated with distinctive national origins. Architecturally, these sites represent mostly vernacular building types. Some, such as the Steuben House (Jersey Dutch gambrel sandstone) and Hancock House (dated brick-end) are especially associated with New Jersey and represent a variety of building traditions from the early days of our state and nation.
UPDATES:
7/00 Governor announced Rev. War Tour Driving Tour Gude and formed Commission to commemorate 225th anniversary
12/00 Linda Mead, (609 924 4646) project director, Crossroads of American Rev. National Heritage Area Feasibility Study; congressionally mandated for NPS to determine area’s eligibility; 18 months; possible $ and tech asst. if designated.
Monmouth Battlefield–NJHT grant recipient; others?
At least 30 sites of direct significance: Major significant sites: Monmouth, Princeton Battlefield, Washington Crossing State Park, Morristown Historic Park, Nassau Hall, Old Barracks Red Bank Battlefield
Michael Henderson Morristown, 973-539-2016
Dennis Davison, Office of green acres 609 984 0555
Steven Hardegen at SHPO is doing research on this topic. 609-777-4473
Paul Taylor, DEP liaison, 609 984 6015 (revolutionary war campaign) Washington Victory Trail
Van Horne House, Bridgewater, compromised by development
LeValley House, Manalapan, demolished 1997
The state formed a commission to commemorate the 225th anniversary, and study underway to identify significant sites; lesser-known sites may benefit by association.
CONTACTS:
Tom D’Amico, Somerset County HP Specialist
PO Box 3000
Somerville, NJ
Lisa, ED, Heritage Trail Association
Gail Hunton, Monmouth County HP Specialist
19 Homestead Lane
Roosevelt, NJ
732-842-4000 x4259