NJ, USA
Assunpink Creek Bridge Site
Battlefield
The site of the Assunpink Creek bridge in Trenton marks where the Second Battle of Trenton was fought on January 2, 1777. American forces defended the bridge and the creek fording points against repeated British assaults led by Lord Cornwallis, preventing the British from crossing and destroying Washington's army.
What Happened Here
After the first Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, Washington re-crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania. He returned to Trenton on January 2, 1777, positioning his army behind the Assunpink Creek with the bridge as the key defensive position. That afternoon, Cornwallis attacked with approximately 5,500 troops, launching three assaults on the bridge, all of which were repulsed by American artillery and infantry fire. The Assunpink defense, sometimes called the Second Battle of Trenton, secured Washington's position and set the stage for his famous overnight march to Princeton on January 2-3, 1777.
Visiting Today
Address
South Broad Street at the Assunpink Creek, Trenton, NJ 08608
Hours
Always accessible (outdoor site)
Admission
Free
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