Cannon Ball House

Circa 1750

Osborn House – Home of Rev. Soldiers and later home of Hollingsworth and Darby Fur Mill associated with Cannon Ball from battle of the Short Hills, June 27, 1777.

Marker is on Front Street (County Route 620), on the right ...

The Cannonball House

(Upper Plaque):

This property has been

placed on the

National Register

of Historic Places

by the United States

Department of the Interior

(Lower Plaque):

The Cannon Ball House

Farmstead and dwelling built about 1740. Cannonball pierced the west wall during the Battle of Springfield, June 23, 1780.

New Jersey State ...

The Cannonball House

The War of 1812 had a major impact on the town of Lewes and surrounding area. The naval blockade that was initiated by the British in March of 1813 lasted for most of the next two years. With maritime commerce ...