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The Historical Significance of Jockey Hollow: George Washington's Winter Camp (1779-1780)

Jockey Hollow, located in Morristown, NJ, served as the winter encampment for George Washington’s troops from October 1779 to June 1780. During this challenging winter, which experienced over 20 snowstorms and was among the coldest of the war, Washington’s army of approximately 12,000 soldiers erected cabins designed for 12 men each. This strategic location, 31 miles from New York, allowed Washington time to prepare for any British movements. Today, Jockey Hollow is recognized as a national park, reflecting its critical role in the Revolutionary War.

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The Historical Significance of Jockey Hollow: George Washington's Winter Camp (1779-1780)

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  1. Jockey Hollow 1779 - 1780 Nick DaSilva & Jake Feldman

  2. Generals involved • George Washington was the only general involved because this was not a conflict. • George Washington instructed his men to build each cabin to be 14 feet by 15 feet with 12 men in each cabin • George had about 12,000 men at Jockey Hollow George Washington

  3. George Washington at Jockey Hollow

  4. Jockey Hollow Camp Set-up

  5. No Battle Occurred Here • This was merely a camping site for the winter for Washington’s troops. • More than 20 snowstorms blasted the camp throughout the winter. • The location was chosen because of surrounding cities/villages that held people who supported the revolution and its cause

  6. Useful Information on Jockey Hollow • All the fortifications and buildings made to a certain code. • Washington brought troops to camp at Jockey Hollow on October 19, 1779 • Soldiers used the camp until June of 1780 • The winter Jockey Hollow was used was one of the coldest winters of the war • Jockey hollow is now considered a national park.

  7. Useful info continued • Each cabin held 12 men. • Jockey Hollow is located in Morristown NJ. • Washington chose to camp here because he was 31 miles from New York. This means he would have time to prepare a defense in case of British movement.

  8. Resources • Resource #1 http://www.revolutionarywararchives.org/coldwinter.html • Resource #2http://www.stateparks.com/morristown.html • Resource #3http://www.njskylands.com/hsmtnhp.htm • Resource #4 Nick DaSilva & Jake Feldman 117

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