Stoutsburg, New Jersey
Stoutsburg, New Jersey | ||
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Township Hopewell and Montgomery | | |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) | |
| GNIS feature ID | 880956[1] | |
Stoutsburg is an
Keith line which formerly separated the provinces of West Jersey and East Jersey
, now parts of Hopewell and Montgomery townships respectively.
History
On June 24, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington held a council of war at the Joseph Stout House (Hunt House) located here in preparation for the Battle of Monmouth.[4][5]
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References
- ^ a b "Stoutsburg". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Google (January 9, 2015). "Stoutsburg, New Jersey" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed January 10, 2015.
- ^ Washington, George (June 24, 1778). "General Orders". Head-Quarters Hunt’s House: Founders Online, National Archives.
- ^ Israel, Nancy (March 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Joseph Stout House". National Park Service.
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