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Red Bank Battlefield

Red Bank Battlefield is a historic place in National Park, Gloucester County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000796.

National Park, Gloucester County, New JerseyListed October 31, 1972NRIS #72000796★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Red Bank Battlefield?

The Red Bank Battlefield is located along the Delaware River in National Park, Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was the location of the Battle of Red Bank in the American Revolutionary War on October 22, 1777. Fort Mercer and its sister, Fort Mifflin in Pennsylvania, defended the river and prevented the British from using it for transportation. The forts successfully delayed the British, but in the end, they were both destroyed or abandoned.

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Listing details

Name
Red Bank Battlefield
City
National Park
County
Gloucester County
State
New Jersey
Listed on the National Register
October 31, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000796
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.87030, -75.19029
When was Red Bank Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Red Bank Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1972.

Where is Red Bank Battlefield located?

Red Bank Battlefield is located in National Park, Gloucester County, New Jersey at approximately 39.87030, -75.19029. See the map above.

Is Red Bank Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Red Bank Battlefield is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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