New Bridge
The first "New Bridge" erected in 1745 it was a strategic crossing during the Revolution, used by Washington'a Army during the 1776 retreat. In 1888/89, the wooden span was replaced by this iron swing-bridge, now the oldest such bridge of its kind in New Jersey.
Placed on N.J. Register on May 22, 1989.
Placed on National Register on July 5, 1989.
Marker is on Old New Bridge Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
