"December 27, 1782 - After searching several days for the notorious Capt. John Bacon, Capt. Richard Shreve of the Burlington County Light Horse and Capt. Edward Thomas of the Mansfield Militia stopped with their men to refresh themselves near here at the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Bacon and his band of loyalists surprised the militia and blocked their escape. As the militia gained the advantage, they were fired upon unexpectedly by a party of locals who came to Bacon's aid and provided a diversion that allowed Bacon to escape. Among the patriots, one was killed and four were wounded. Four loyalists were also wounded, including Captain Bacon." [1]
The Cedar Bridge Tavern building still stands. It is now a private home about 3/4 of a mile down Old Halfway Road.
A re-enactment is held hear every year on December 27 at 2 p.m. Click Here for more information and to see photos of a previous re-enactment.
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1.^ Sign erected by the Board of Chosen Freeholders "to Commemorate Ocean County's role in the American Revolution on its 225th anniversary, 2001-2008"
