Quinton, New Jersey Revolutionary War Sites

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN QUINTON, NEW JERSEY

QUINTON'S BRIDGE

Quinton's Bridge
Rte. 49 at Quinton-Alloway Rd.
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Signs on both sides of the bridge read:
"Quinton's Bridge - On March 17, 1778, Colonial militia formed a line of defense on the south bank of Alloways Creek. The British having occupied Salem, attacked the next day and by a ruse drew the colonials across the creek into an ambush, seven colonials died in the retreat, but the creek line held." [1]

CAPTIAN WILLIAM SMITH'S HOMESTEAD SITE
QUINTON'S BRIDGE MEMORIAL

Captain William Smith Homestead Site
Quinton's Bridge Memorial
Rte. 49, across from Cottage Ave.
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The memorial reads:
"In memory of Col. Benjamin Holme, Col Elijah Hand, Capt. William Smith, Andrew Bacon and those other patriots who defended the bridge at Quinton March 18, 1778."." [2]

CAPTAIN WILLIAM SMITH'S FARM
REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIERS CEMETARY

Captain William Smith's Farm
Revolutionary War Cemetery
Jericho Rd.
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The "Captain William Smith's Farm" sign is visible from the street. If you follow a short walking path, you will come to small cemetery. The cemetery contains the remains of soldiers killed at the Battle of Quinton's Bridge, March 18, 1778. [3] Captain William Smith's Grave is pictured above.

Sources:

1. ^ Sign at Quinton's Bridge.

2. ^ Erected by Oak Tree Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Salem NJ, October 17, 1908

3. ^ Sign at the sight of Captain William Smith's farm.

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