Jersey City, New Jersey Revolutionary War Sites

New Jersey Revolutionary War Sites / Hudson County / Jersey City

REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

PAULUS HOOK FORT SITE

Paulus Hook Fort Site
Washington and Grand Streets
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Paulus Hook was built as an American fort in 1776. After the defeats in New York City, the Americans abandoned the fort. It was then occupied by the British.

In August 1779, Major Henry Lee advised General Washington of a plan to attack the fort, to reclaim it from the British. This became known as the Battle of Paulus Hook. The assault was planned to begin shortly after midnight of August 19, 1779. Lee led a force of approximately 300 men. Some of the men got lost during the march. The attack got started late, but the main contingent of the force was able to reach the fort's gate without being challenged. The Americans succeeded in damaging the fort and took 158 prisoners. However, they were unable to destroy the fort. As daytime arrived, Lee decided to withdraw before the British forces from New York could cross the river. The British continued to occupy Paulus Hook until after the war. [1]

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APPLE TREE HOUSE

The Apple Tree House
298 Academy St.
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Apple Tree House Page on Jersey City Website
Currently closed for restoration

This house was used by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1779 during a foraging expedition. Washington visited the house and dined under an apple tree in the backyard with Lafayette. The apple tree later fell during a storm. Wood from the tree was used to make a walking stick that was given to Lafayette in 1824 with a description of the meeting inscribed in it. [2]

The Apple Tree house is currently closed for restoration.

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SITE OF THE HOME OF JANE TUERS

Site of the Home of Jane Tuers
Bergen Ave. and Mercer St.
Now the Hudson Catholic High School
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The site of Jane Tuers home is now the Hudson Catholic High School, which has a plaque on the Bergen Ave side of the building.

Jane Tuers is buried in the Old Bergen Church Cemetery, which is listed below. [2]

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OLD BERGEN CHURCH AND CEMETERY

Old Bergen Church and Cemetery
1 Highland Avenue
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The church was originally founded in 1662. It was rebuilt shortly before the Revolution in 1773. The current church building dates to 1842, and used many of the stones from the original church. [1]

During the Revolutionary War, the Reverend Jackson addressed his congregation about support for the patriots. This resulted in a personal reprimand before British General William Howe. [1]

Jane Tuers is buried in the church's cemetery, which is accross the street. Unfortunatley, she is buried in an unmarked grave. [1]

JERSEY CITY HISTORY SIGN

Jersey City History Sign
Washington Blvd and Pavonia Ave
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A sign across from the Newport Center Mall describes the history of the area, including its Revolutionary War era significance. [2]

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SIP MANOR SITE

Sip Manor Site
Southeast corner of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street
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Sip Manor Page on Jersey City Website

The Sip Manor was located at this intersection. General Cornwallis used it as his headquarters in 1776. [3]

In 1928, Sip Manor was moved to 5 Cherry Lane in Westfield NJ.

Sources:

1. ^ "Recalling Paulus Hook; Jersey City's Revolutionary Battle". The New York Times. August 20, 1879., which is available as a PDF here

2. ^Mark Di Ionno A Guide To New Jersey's Revolutionary War Trail (New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 2000) p. 41

3. ^ Jersey City town website

Hudson County Sesguicentennial sign in front of the church. Sign erected in 1990, and sponsored by the Provident Savings Bank.

History page of the Old Bergen Church website

Various sources list Jane Tuers as being buried here. After I searched through the cemetery and didn't find her grave, I did locate a source for the grave being unmarked. The Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society gives tours of local historic cemeteries. Videos of the tours are available online, and in this Youtube video of a May 9, 2009 tour, the Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society guide explains that her grave is unmarked. The information about Jane Tuers begins at 3:06.

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