NJ, USA
Molly Pitcher Spring
Landmark
Molly Pitcher Spring is a natural spring within Monmouth Battlefield State Park traditionally associated with the water source used by Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley — the historical Molly Pitcher — to carry water to soldiers and artillery crews during the battle. An interpretive marker identifies the site.
What Happened Here
The spring is located near the area where American artillery was positioned during the engagement. According to tradition, Mary Hays carried water from this spring to the troops and cannon crews suffering in the extreme heat of June 28, 1778. While the specific identification of this spring as the one Molly Pitcher used cannot be definitively confirmed, natural springs in the battlefield area were certainly essential water sources during the battle, when heat exhaustion was a significant cause of casualties on both sides. The spring serves as a focal point for interpreting the role of women in the Continental Army and the Molly Pitcher legend. A monument near the spring commemorates the contributions of women during the battle.
Visiting Today
Address
Within Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Hours
Dawn to dusk daily
Admission
Free
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