Washington Checked Lee’s Retreat
In memorium
June 28, 1778
This tablet is erected
on the field of the
Battle of Monmouth
to commemorate the imperishable
deeds of valiant Americans
“at the turn of the tide”
in the
American Revolution.
Near this spot Washington checked
Lee’s retreat and brought victory
out of confusion.
New Jersey Society
Sons of the American Revolution
Sesquicentennial of the
Battle of Monmouth
1928
Marker can be reached from Wemrock Road south of Freehold-Englishtown Road (County Route 522), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
