Springfield, New Jersey Revolutionary War Sites

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR SITES IN SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY

PRESBETYRIAN CHURCH

Presbyterian Church
Morris Ave. and Church Mall
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The plaque on the statue reads:
"The first British Advance was stayed at the bridge east of the village, June 7, 1780. The Battle of Springfield was fought June 23rd. The Americans under General Greene on that day near the stream west of the church checked the enemy, who in their retreat burned the church and village. From this church Parson Caldwell took psalm-books during the fight and flung them to the Americans for wadding, crying, 'Put Watts into 'em boys'. Erected by the State of New Jersey, A.D. 1905" [1]
("Watts' was a reference to the hymn-writer Isaac Watts)

PRESBETYRIAN CHURCH CEMETERY

Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Morris Ave. and Church Mall
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This Cemetery is across the street from the Presbyterian Church. It contains the graves of some soldiers that were killed during the battle of Springfield. Two of the graves are pictured above; there are others.

The gate at the entrance was dedicated by the Sons of the American Revolution on June 23, 1930, the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Springfield.
The plaque reads
"Their deeds enriched and glorified our nation.
This gate is dedicated in commemoration of the heroic service performed at The Battle Of Springfield, during the war for American Independence by the soldiers whose remains are resting within this sacred tract.
Tribute of the New Jersey Society Sons of The American Revolution on the 150th Anniversary of the Engagement June 23, 1930" [2]

CANNON BALL HOUSE

Cannonball House
126 Morris Ave.
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The Cannonball House is open on occasion for tours and events.
Contact the Springfield Historical Society (973-912-4469) for information.

The plaque reads:
'The Cannonball House
Farmstead and Dwelling built about 1740. Cannonball pierced the west wall during the Battle of Springfield, June 23, 1780 [3]

A sign at the Cannonball House reads:
"Battle of Springfield - Here, June 23, 1780, 1500 Americans under Greene and Dayton were attacked by 5000 British and Hessians under Clinton and Knyphausen en route to capture stores at Morristown. The British burned Springfield but were defeated. [4]

CEMETERY

Cemetery
39 Mountain Ave.
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It is very easy to go by this Cemetery without noticing it. It is raised up above street level, without anything calling attention to it.

There is another cemetery in Springfield with the graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers. It contains a Daughters of the American Revolution sign, and a Sons of the American Revolution monument. The Monument reads:
"To the memory of the patriots who fell at Springfield, June 23, 1780"

The graves of two of the Revolutionary War soldiers buried here are pictured above. There are others.

Sources:

1. ^ Erected by the State of New Jersey 1905.

2. ^ Tribute of the New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution on the 150th Anniversary of the engagement, June 23, 1930

3. ^ Placed by the New Jersey State Chapter - Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America, 1957

4. ^ The New Jersey Commission on Historic Sites.

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