Somerset County: Crossroads of the American Revolution (Images of America: New Jersey) - Softcover

William A. Schleicher; Susan J. Winter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 073850081X ISBN 13: 9780738500812

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing, 1999

Synopsis

Between the Watchung Mountains to the north and the Sourland Mountains to the west lies the fertile valley of the Raritan River. Stout Dutch, Huguenot, German, Scottish, and English settlers began to cultivate family farms here as early as the 1680s.
For almost a hundred years, the tramp of soldiers’ feet and sounds of cannons had been unknown, but that was about to change. With its location astride two major routes between New York and Philadelphia, it is little wonder that Somerset County became the
“Crossroads of the Revolution.” A friendly populace and the protection of the mountains made this a safe haven for General Washington’s army. His soldiers
camped for three winters, including the harshest winter of the Revolution, in Somerset and in the adjacent areas of central New Jersey. Washington spent more time here than any other place during the War for Independence. It was in this historically
significant county that the first military academy in the nation was built, the 13-star flag was first flown over American troops after its adoption by Congress, and the “Regulations for the Infantry of the United States” was written by General von Steuben.

About this title

About the Author:

Take a trip back to a time when Somerset County was the focal point of the American Revolution. Historians William A. Schleicher and Susan J. Winter invite us to join them on a visual tour of Somerset’s heritage as they celebrate the county’s rich history. This compendium of historic Somerset is sure to be enjoyed by all ages for years to come.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 073850081X
• ISBN 13: 9780738500812
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128