Battle of Springfield: Last Thrust Marker, Town Hall

Name/Title

Battle of Springfield: Last Thrust Marker, Town Hall

Entry/Object ID

2025.071.008

Description

Photographs of the plaque outside Millburn Town Hall marking the site of the last thrust in the Battle of Springfield. The plaque reads: The last and deepest thrust toward Morristown and Washington's supplies was stopped here by the American Militia on June 23, 1780. After a punishing retreat, the British never entered New Jersey again in force.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.071

Source or Donor

Scott Borzner

Acquisition Method

Gift