The Old Alpine Trail

Here began

The Old Alpine Trail

used by

the British troops who

first appeared in the

State of New Jersey

on the stormy night

of Nov. 18, 1776 in the

unsuccessful effort of

Cornwallis to intercept

Washington on his way

to Trenton.

Marker can be reached from Alpine Approach Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

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