Upper Springfield Meeting House and Cemetery

Historical Site

This Site was placed in the National

and New Jersey State Historical Registers

in 1979.

The Meeting House, situated at the

intersection of two Indian Trails, is one

of the oldest in Burlington County.

Early Quakers worshipped here and

are resting in the Burial Grounds.

Marker is ...

Battle of Springfield

At this site during the Battle of Springfield on June 23, 1780, the Americans, consisting of Continental Dragoons and the militia of this and surrounding neighborhoods, under Colonel “Light Horse” Harry Lee, Colonel Matthias Ogden, and Captain George Walker, encountered ...

The Battle of Springfield

Their deeds enriched

and glorified our nation.

This gate is dedicated

in commemoration of

the heroic service performed at

The Battle of Springfield

during the war for

American Independence

by the soldiers whose remains are

resting within this sacred tract.

Tribute of the New Jersey Society

Sons of the American Revolution

on ...

Patriots who fell at Springfield

To the memory of

Patriots who fell at Springfield

June 23, 1780

Marker can be reached from Mountain Avenue (County Route 635), on the left when traveling south.

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Battle of Springfield

Here, June 23, 1780, 1500 Americans under Greene and Dayton, were attacked by 5000 British and Hessians under Clinton and Knyphausen enroute to capture stores at Morristown. The British burned Springfield, but were defeated.

Marker is on Morris Avenue, on the ...

Springfield

(Front of monument):

The first British advance was stayed at the bridge east of the village, June 7, 1780. The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23rd. The Americans under General Greene on that day near the stream west of the ...

Springfield

Springfield received name from abundant springs gushing from limestone boulders. Town with its stores, shops and hotel, built around plaza. Once boasted 2,000 inhabitants. Believed founded by Donna Josefa Valmesada, Mexican woman of means with reputation for aiding Americans in ...

Springfield

(Front of monument):

The first British advance was stayed at the bridge east of the village, June 7, 1780. The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23rd. The Americans under General Greene on that day near the stream west of the ...

IX Miles to Springfield Courthouse

Believed to be one of the mileposts erected by Elijah Bates “From Springfield Court House to Chester Factories,” this marker stood at 80 Main Street for about 150 years. Lawyer Bates, principal owner of the Eighth Mass. Turnpike, built 1800-1805 ...

Site of Springfield's First Church

1805 1955

Site of Springfield's First Church

Placed by Central Methodist Church

October 16, 1955

Marker is at the intersection of Fountain Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling south on Fountain Avenue.

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