Soldiers of New Jersey Monument

A closeup of the unnamed soldier on top of the New Jersey monument.

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

South Inner Line Drive in Valley Forge National Historical Park

Significance:

Commemorates the encampment location of the soldiers from New Jersey.

Designation:

State Monument

Amenities

3 listed

Cellular Signal, Information, Pets Allowed

Monument Information

The state of New Jersey erected this monument in June of 1913. They were the fourth state to erect a monument to its soldiers at Valley Forge. The Jersey troops, or "Jersey Blues" as they were called, were some of the staunchest soldiers of the Continental Army, and were exceedingly well-organized and disciplined.

The stonework was constructed by O.J. Hammel Company of Pleasantville, N. J., whose designer was Scott M. Long. The sculptor for the model of the figure of the Continental soldier was John Horrigan of Quincy, Massachusetts, with the bronze casting carried out by John Williams Co., of New York.

Source: Source: Dodd, C., Dodd, J. (1981) List of Classified Structures Reports. Volume VI: Monuments. Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Inscription

ERECTED BY
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
UPON THE SITE OCCUPIED BY THE
NEW JERSEY BRIGADE
INFANTRY-LINE-CONTINENTAL ARMY
BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM MAXWELL

FIRST REGIMENT COL. MATHIAS OGDEN
SECOND REGIMENT COL. ISRAEL SHREVE
THIRD REGIMENT COL. ELIAS DAYTON
FOURTH REGIMENT COL. EPHRAIM MARTIN
DECEMBER 19 1777 - JUNE 18 1778

NEW JERSEY
BRIGADE
CONTINENTAL ARMY