REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY

The church was built in 1764. In 1853, the building was enlarged. [1]

Several important Revolutionary War figures have a connection to this church: [2]
      • John Hart: signer of the Declaration of Independence, was baptized here on December 31, 1713.
      • Molly Pitcher: Legend has it that the heroine of the Battle of Monmouth, was baptized here as Mary Ludwig.
      • Major Elias Phillips: credited with attacking a Hessian supply train passing through the village, taking prisoners for Washington, and giving
        the supplies to the residents of Maidenhead.

There are at least 5 Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the cemetery: [3]
      • Benjamin Hunt - Private, 1st Regiment NJ Militia
      • John Lott - Private, Middlesex County Militia
      • John Phillips - Ensign, 2nd NJ Regiment
      • Jonathan Phillips - Captain 2nd, Regiment New Jersey Continental Line
      • Joseph Phillips - Colonel, 1st Regiment NJ Militia

Five Mile Run
Rte. 206 (Lawrence Rd.) near Shelmet Ln.
Next to Turtleback Park

Map / Directions to Five Mile Run
Map / Directions to all Lawrenceville Revolutionary War Sites

Five Mile Run, location of skirmish January 1, 1777.
Position of American advance party January 2, 1777. [4]

Shabakunk Creek
Route 206 (Lawrence Rd.), next to Notre Dame High School

Map / Directions to Shabakunk Creek
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Under the command of Colonel Edward Hand a successful delaying action, fought at the Shabakunk Creek, prevented British forces from reaching Trenton before nightfall where the Second Battle of Trenton took place at the Assunpink Creek January 2, 1777. [5]