77-714: Morgan County is the name of eleven counties in the United States of America, nine of which were named for Daniel Morgan , Revolutionary War General: Morgan County, Alabama Morgan County, Colorado (named for Colonel Christopher A. Morgan) Morgan County, Georgia Morgan County, Illinois Morgan County, Indiana Morgan County, Kentucky Morgan County, Missouri Morgan County, Ohio Morgan County, Tennessee Morgan County, Utah (named for Jedediah Morgan Grant, father of Heber J. Grant) Morgan County, West Virginia [REDACTED] Topics referred to by
154-417: A Califon mailing address. Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Voorhees High School , which also serves students from Califon , Glen Gardner , Hampton , High Bridge and Tewksbury Township . As of the 2018–2019 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 982 students and 83.1 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.8:1. The school
231-772: A Welsh family, Morgan settled in Winchester, Virginia . He became an officer of the Virginia militia and recruited a company of riflemen at the start of the Revolutionary War. Early in the war, Morgan served in Benedict Arnold 's expedition to Quebec and in the Saratoga campaign . He also served in the Philadelphia campaign before resigning from the army in 1779. Morgan returned to the army after
308-674: A rifleman in the provincial forces assigned to protect the western settlements from French-backed Indian raids. He led a force that relieved Fort Edwards during its siege and successfully directed the defence afterward. He served in Dunmore's War , taking part in raids on Shawnee villages in the Ohio Country . After the American Revolutionary War began at the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775,
385-484: A French-Canadian priest, refusing to give it to Carleton in formal surrender. Morgan thus became one of the 372 men captured, and he remained a prisoner of war until he was exchanged in January 1777. When he rejoined Washington early in 1777, Morgan was surprised to learn he had been promoted to colonel for his bravery at Quebec. He was ordered to raise and command a new infantry regiment, the 11th Virginia Regiment of
462-422: A Tory. The damp and chill of the campaign had aggravated his sciatica to the point that he was in constant pain; on February 10, he returned to his Virginia farm. In July 1781, Morgan briefly joined Lafayette to pursue Banastre Tarleton once more, this time in Virginia, but they were unsuccessful. Morgan resigned his commission after serving six-and-a-half years, and at 46 returned home to Frederick County. He
539-475: A battalion of the 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser's Highlanders , Archibald McArthur, said after the battle that, "He was an officer before Tarleton was born; that the best troops in the service were put under 'that boy' to be sacrificed". Cornwallis had lost not only Tarleton's legion but also his light infantry, losses that limited his speed of reaction for the rest of the campaign. For his actions, Virginia gave Morgan land and an estate that had been abandoned by
616-492: A battle. Morgan chose to make his stand at Cowpens, South Carolina . On the morning of January 17, 1781, they met Tarleton in the Battle of Cowpens. Morgan had been joined by militia forces under Andrew Pickens and William Washington 's dragoons. Tarleton's legion was supplemented with the light infantry from several regiments of regulars. Morgan's plan took advantage of Tarleton's tendency for quick action and his disdain for
693-600: A bluegrass trio of the Mizzone brothers: Jonny (banjo), Robbie (fiddle) and Tommy (guitar) Lebanon Township hosts part of a rail trail that was created out of the former Central Railroad of New Jersey High Bridge Branch . The trail is maintained by Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation and is called the Columbia Trail , which includes a scenic area known as the Ken Lockwood Gorge . Lebanon Township
770-572: A countywide basis are: Clerk Mary H. Melfi (R; Flemington , 2026), Sheriff Fredrick W. Brown (R; Alexandria Township , 2025) and Surrogate Heidi Rohrbach (R; Lebanon Township , 2028). As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,366 registered voters in Lebanon Township, of which 723 (16.6%) were registered as Democrats , 1,759 (40.3%) were registered as Republicans and 1,881 (43.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens . In
847-685: A day. This caused great outrage within and without the British army; amongst others, Washington disapproved of this way of war , and when gunpowder began to run out he forbade Morgan to fight in such a manner. In June that year, the Continental Congress authorized an invasion of Canada . Colonel Benedict Arnold convinced General Washington to start an eastern offensive in support of Montgomery 's invasion. Washington agreed to dispatch three companies from his forces at Boston, provided they agreed. Every company at Boston volunteered, and
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#1732765733322924-418: A joint assault. The Battle of Quebec began in a blizzard on the morning of December 31. The Patriots attacked in two pincers, commanded by Montgomery and Arnold. Arnold attacked against the lower city from the north, but he suffered a leg wound early in the battle. Morgan took command of the force, and he successfully overcame the first rampart and entered the city. Montgomery's force initiated their attack as
1001-500: A lottery was used to choose who should go. Morgan's company was one of them. Benedict Arnold selected Captain Morgan to lead the three companies as a battalion. Arnold's expedition set out from Fort Western on September 25, with Morgan leading the advance party. The Arnold Expedition started with about 1,050 men; by the time they reached Quebec on November 9, that had been reduced to 675. When Montgomery's men arrived, they launched
1078-596: A motion picture released in 2000. There is a street named after him in Lebanon Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. A statue of Morgan was erected at the McConnelsville library, in Morgan County, Ohio in 2017. In Winchester, Virginia , a middle school is named in his honor. Lebanon Township, New Jersey Lebanon Township is the northernmost township in Hunterdon County , in
1155-456: A relationship with the Congress. As a result, he was repeatedly passed over for promotion to brigadier , favor going to men with less combat experience but better political connections. While still a colonel with Washington, he had temporarily commanded Weedon's brigade and felt himself ready for the position. Besides this frustration, his legs and back aggravated him from the abuse taken during
1232-777: A single term from 1797 to 1799. He died at his daughter's home in Winchester on July 6, 1802. He was buried in Old Stone Presbyterian Church graveyard. The body was moved to the Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester, Virginia, after the American Civil War . His wife, Abigail, died in 1816 and was buried in Logan County, Kentucky . Daniel Morgan Parkinson , militia officer, official and entrepreneur of frontier Wisconsin ,
1309-505: A thriving business. Morgan served as a civilian teamster during the French and Indian War with Daniel Boone , sometimes said to be his cousin. During the retreat from Fort Duquesne ( Pittsburgh ), he was punished with 500 lashes (a usually fatal sentence) for attacking an officer. Morgan thus acquired a disdain for British authorities and their treatment of provincials. Later, when he led troops, he banned flogging. He continued as
1386-484: A turnout of 47.1%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 70.3% of the vote (1,851 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 20.5% (539 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 7.9% (208 votes) and other candidates with 0.6% (15 votes), among the 2,633 ballots cast by the township's 4,396 registered voters, yielding a 59.9% turnout. The Lebanon Township Schools serves students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade . As of
1463-564: A wagoner, which much of the profits initially being spent on alcohol, gambling, and female company, and resulted in several appearances before a Virginia magistrate, for charges from assault, through the burning down of a neighbours tobacco shed, to horse theft. Though he earned enough to purchase a house, between Winchester and Battletown , with 225 acres of land, and ten slaves, by 1774. He would meet Abigail Curry, who would teach him to read and write, and by who he would have two daughters, Nancy and Betsy, and later marry. Morgan later served as
1540-520: Is also named after Morgan, as well as the Kentucky city of Morganfield (originally Morgan's Field) which was founded in 1811 on land which was part of a Revolutionary War land grant to Daniel Morgan. Morgan actually never saw the land, but his daughter's cousin-in-law, Presley O'Bannon , the "Hero of Derna" in the Barbary War, acquired the land, drew up a plan for the town and donated the land for
1617-677: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Daniel Morgan Daniel Morgan (c. 1736 – July 6, 1802) was an American pioneer, soldier, and politician from Virginia . One of the most respected battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War of 1775–1783, he later commanded troops during the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1791–1794. Born in New Jersey to James and Eleanor Morgan,
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#17327657333221694-574: Is governed under the Township form of government, a form used by 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide. The Township Committee, comprised of five members, is elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle. At an annual reorganization meeting held during
1771-633: Is part of the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District , which also includes students from Bethlehem Township , Clinton Town , Clinton Township , Franklin Township , Lebanon Borough and Union Township who attend North Hunterdon High School in Annandale . Eighth grade students from all of Hunterdon County are eligible to apply to attend the high school programs offered by
1848-591: Is represented in the State Senate by Doug Steinhardt ( R , Lopatcong Township ) and in the General Assembly by John DiMaio (R, Hackettstown ) and Erik Peterson (R, Franklin Township ). Hunterdon County is governed by a Board of Chosen Commissioners composed of five members who are elected at-large on a partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats up for election each year as part of
1925-597: The 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 7th congressional district is represented by Thomas Kean Jr. ( R , Westfield ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 23rd legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature
2002-537: The 2000 United States census there were 5,816 people, 1,963 households, and 1,556 families residing in the township. The population density was 183.5 inhabitants per square mile (70.8/km ). There were 2,020 housing units at an average density of 63.7 per square mile (24.6/km ). The racial makeup of the township was 96.97% White , 0.81% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.93% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.38% from other races , and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of
2079-407: The 2012 presidential election , Republican Mitt Romney received 63.3% of the vote (2,048 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 35.3% (1,140 votes), and other candidates with 1.4% (46 votes), among the 3,250 ballots cast by the township's 4,543 registered voters (16 ballots were spoiled ), for a turnout of 71.5%. In the 2008 presidential election , Republican John McCain received 60.4% of
2156-722: The Battle of Camden , and led the Continental Army to victory in the Battle of Cowpens . After the war, Morgan retired from the army again and developed a large estate. He was recalled to duty in 1794 to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion, and commanded a portion of the army that remained in Western Pennsylvania after the rebellion. A member of the Federalist Party , Morgan twice ran for
2233-765: The Continental Congress created the Continental Army in June 1775. They called for the formation of 10 rifle companies from the middle colonies to support the Siege of Boston , and late in June 1775, Virginia agreed to send two. Morgan was chosen by a unanimous vote by the Committee of Frederick County to form one of these companies and become its commander. Morgan recruited 96 men in 10 days and assembled them at Winchester on July 14. This
2310-699: The Hunterdon County Vocational School District , a county-wide vocational school district that offers career and technical education at its campuses in Raritan Township and at programs sited at local high schools, with no tuition charged to students for attendance. Lebanon Township is also home to the Hunterdon Learning Center, an alternative education school founded by James Butters in 1975. The New Hampton Historic District , including
2387-627: The New Hampton Pony Pratt Truss Bridge , are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The Lebanon Township Museum, built c. 1825 , is a contributing property of the district. It includes a memorial to General Daniel Morgan , who was born here and served in the American Revolutionary War . As of May 2010 , the township had a total of 89.89 miles (144.66 km) of roadways, of which 75.20 miles (121.02 km) were maintained by
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2464-524: The U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population was 6,195, a decrease of 393 (−6.0%) from the 2010 census count of 6,588, which in turn reflected an increase of 772 (+13.3%) from the 5,816 counted in the 2000 census . Located within the Raritan Valley region , the township is situated in the northernmost part of Hunterdon County bordering both Morris and Warren counties. When Lebanon Township
2541-1246: The United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 31.68 square miles (82.05 km ), including 31.43 square miles (81.40 km ) of land and 0.25 square miles (0.66 km ) of water (0.80%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Anthony , Bunnvale , Changewater, Hampton Junction, Hoffmans , Little Brook, Lower Valley , Mount Lebanon, New Hampton , Newport, Penwell , Red Mill, Saint Nicholas Village, Scrappy Corner , Spruce Run, Stone Mill, The Point and Woodglen. The township borders Bethlehem Township , Califon , Clinton Township , Glen Gardner , Hampton , High Bridge , Tewksbury Township and Union Township in Hunterdon County; Washington Township in Morris County ; and Mansfield Township and Washington Township in Warren County . The 2010 United States census counted 6,588 people, 2,296 households, and 1,761 families in
2618-680: The United States House of Representatives , winning election to the House in 1796. He retired from Congress in 1799 and died in 1802. Daniel Morgan is believed to have been born in the community of New Hampton in Lebanon Township, New Jersey . All four of his grandparents were Welsh immigrants who lived in Pennsylvania. Morgan's parents were born in Pennsylvania and then later moved to New Jersey together. Morgan
2695-666: The "Bee-Line March", noting that Stephenson somehow marched his men 600 miles from their meeting point at Morgan's Spring, in 24 days, so they arrived at Cambridge on Friday, August 11, 1775. The long rifles used were more accurate and had a longer range than other firearms at that time – 300 yards (270 m) as compared to 80 yards (73 m) for standard smooth-bore muskets – but took much longer to load. As they were handmade, calibres varied, requiring differently sized bullets. When his men were done training Morgan used them as snipers, shooting mostly British officers who thought they were out of range; sometimes they killed 10 British in
2772-533: The 2018–19 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 624 students and 64.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Schools in the district (with 2018–19 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics ) are Valley View School with 310 students in grades Pre-K–4 and Woodglen School with 320 students in grades 5–8. Both schools are located in Lebanon Township, but have
2849-412: The 3,370 ballots cast by the township's 4,249 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 79.3. In the 2013 gubernatorial election , Republican Chris Christie received 74.6% of the vote (1,547 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 23.0% (477 votes), and other candidates with 2.5% (51 votes), among the 2,118 ballots cast by the township's 4,499 registered voters (43 ballots were spoiled), for
2926-521: The Americans, with their backs turned to the British, reloaded their muskets. When the British got close to the Americans, they turned and fired at point-blank range. In less than an hour, Tarleton's 1,076 men suffered 110 killed and 830 captured; 200 British prisoners of war were wounded. The British Legion, among the best units in Cornwallis's army, was effectively useless. The captured commander of
3003-484: The Canadian loyalists, Morgan's Virginia sharpshooters got the British light infantry trapped in a crossfire between themselves and Dearborn's regiment. Although the light infantry broke, General Fraser was trying to rally them, encouraging his men to hold their positions when Benedict Arnold arrived. Arnold spotted him and called to Morgan: "That man on the grey horse is a host unto himself and must be disposed of — direct
3080-620: The Continental Line. On June 13, 1777, Washington also gave Morgan command of the Provisional Rifle Corps , a light infantry force of 500 riflemen chosen from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia regiments of the Continental Army. Morgan simultaneously led the 11th Virginia Regiment, his permanent unit, and this provisional unit. Washington wrote the following letter to Morgan on August 16, 1777: "Sir: After you receive this, you will march, as soon as possible, with
3157-585: The November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held each January, the commissioners select one member to serve as the board's Director and another to serve as Deputy Director, each for a one-year term. As of 2024 , Hunterdon County's Commissioners are: Zachary T. Rich ( R ; West Amwell Township , 2025), Director Jeff Kuhl (R; Raritan Township , 2024) John E. Lanza (R; Raritan Township, 2025), Deputy Director Susan Soloway (R; Franklin Township , 2024) and Shaun C. Van Doren (R; Tewksbury Township , 2026). Constitutional officers elected on
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3234-534: The Quebec Expedition. He was finally allowed to resign on June 30, 1779, and returned home to Winchester. Being ordered by General George Washington , in the summer and fall of 1779, Morgan and his riflemen were part of Sullivan's Expedition into the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York. In June 1780, he was urged to re-enter the service by General Gates but declined. Gates
3311-584: The Township Committee appointed Abe Abuchowski to fill the seat expiring in December 2022 that had been held by Brian Wunder who resigned from office the previous month. Abuchowski served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when Guy Wilson was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. Lebanon Township is located in the 7th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district. For
3388-399: The advance of General Simon Fraser's wing of Burgoyne's force. Every officer in the British advance party died in the first exchange, and the advance guard retreated. Morgan's men charged without orders, but the charge fell apart when they ran into the main column led by General Hamilton . Benedict Arnold arrived, and he and Morgan managed to reform the unit. As the British began to form on
3465-474: The attention of some of the sharpshooters amongst your riflemen to him!" Morgan reluctantly ordered Fraser shot by a sniper, and Timothy Murphy obliged him. With Fraser mortally wounded, the British light infantry fell back into and through the redoubts occupied by Burgoyne's main force. Morgan was one of those who then followed Arnold's lead to turn a counter-attack from the British middle. Burgoyne retired to his starting positions, but about 500 men poorer for
3542-401: The average family size was 3.15. In the township the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in
3619-577: The blizzard became severe, and Montgomery and many of his troops, except for Aaron Burr , were killed or wounded in the first British volley. With Montgomery down, his attack faltered. British General Carleton consequently was able to lead hundreds of the Quebec militia in the encirclement of the second attack. Carleton was also able to move his cannons and men to the first barricade, behind Morgan's force. Divided and subject to fire from all sides, Morgan's troops gradually surrendered. Morgan handed his sword to
3696-1112: The corps under your command, to Peekskill, taking with you all the baggage belonging to it. When you arrive there, you will take directions from General Putnam, who, I expect, will have vessels provided to carry you to Albany. The approach of the enemy in that quarter has made a further reinforcement necessary, and I know of no corps so likely to check their progress, in proportion to its number, as that under your command. I have great dependence on you, your officers and men, and I am persuaded you will do honor to yourselves, and essential service to your country..... I am, sir, your most obedient servant George Washington." Many were from his own 11th Regiment, including his friend Captain Gabriel Long, and Long's best snipers, including Corporals John Gassaway, Duncan MacDonald and Private Peter Carland. After their victory at Saratoga, Washington sent them to harass General William Howe 's rearguard, and Morgan did so during their entire withdrawal across New Jersey . A detachment of Morgan's regiment, commanded by Morgan,
3773-524: The effort. That night, he withdrew to the village of Saratoga , New York (renamed Schuylerville in honor of Philip Schuyler ) about eight miles to the northwest. During the next week, as Burgoyne dug in, Morgan and his men moved to his north. Their ability to cut up any patrols sent in their direction convinced the British that retreat was not possible. After Saratoga, Morgan's unit rejoined Washington's main army, near Philadelphia . Throughout 1778 he hit British columns and supply lines in New Jersey but
3850-524: The enemy in order to buy time to rebuild his force. He gave Morgan's command of about 600 men the job of foraging and enemy harassment in the backcountry of South Carolina , while avoiding direct battle. When this strategy became apparent, the British General Cornwallis sent Colonel Banastre Tarleton 's British Legion to track him down. Morgan talked with militia who had fought Tarleton. Morgan decided to disobey orders and provoke
3927-439: The fields at Freeman's farm, Morgan's men continued to break these formations with accurate rifle fire from the woods on the far side of the field. They were joined by another seven regiments from Bemis Heights. For the rest of the afternoon, American fire held the British in check, but repeated American charges were repelled by British bayonets. Burgoyne's next offensive resulted in the Battle of Bemis Heights on Oct. 7. Morgan
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#17327657333224004-590: The first week of January, the Township Committee selects one of its members to serve as Mayor and another as Deputy Mayor. As of 2022 , the Lebanon Township Committee consists of Mayor Beverly Koehler ( R , term on committee ends December 31, 2025; term as mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Thomas R. McKee (R, term on committee and as deputy mayor ends 2023), Abe Abuchowski (R, 2023; appointed to serve an unexpired term), Michael Schmidt (R, 2024) and Brian K. Wunder (R, 2025). In January 2021,
4081-505: The home Saratoga after his victory in New York. The Congress awarded him a gold medal in 1790 to commemorate his victory at Cowpens. In 1794, he was briefly recalled to national service to help suppress the Whiskey Rebellion , and the same year, he was promoted to major general. Serving under General "Light-Horse Harry" Lee , Morgan led one wing of the militia army into Western Pennsylvania . The massive show of force brought an end to
4158-429: The militia, as well as the longer range and accuracy of his Virginia riflemen. The marksmen were positioned to the front, followed by the militia, with the regulars at the hilltop. The first two units were to withdraw as soon as they were seriously threatened, but after inflicting damage. This would invite a premature charge from the British. The tactic resulted in a double envelopment . As the British forces approached,
4235-613: The move by securing an injunction in circuit court. The event was pictured by a staged photo that appeared in Life magazine . In 1973, the home Saratoga was declared a National Historic Landmark . Fort Morgan is a historic masonry pentagonal bastion fort at the mouth of Mobile Bay , Alabama , United States. Morgan and his actions served as one of the key sources for the fictional character of Benjamin Martin in The Patriot ,
4312-642: The municipality, 12.96 miles (20.86 km) by Hunterdon County and 1.73 miles (2.78 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation . Route 31 passes through the township, providing access to Interstate 78 . Local bus service was provided by NJ Transit on the 884 route, until it was discontinued in 2010. Train service on the Raritan Valley Line is available at the High Bridge station, located just outside of
4389-432: The population were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 35.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 98.0 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
4466-409: The population. There were 1,963 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 15.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and
4543-417: The population. Of the 2,296 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18; 66.7% were married couples living together; 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.3% were non-families. Of all households, 18.4% were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.11. 22.6% of
4620-488: The protests without a shot being fired. After the uprising had been suppressed, Morgan commanded the remnant of the army that remained until 1795 in Pennsylvania, some 1,200 militiamen, one of whom was Meriwether Lewis . Morgan ran for election to the US House of Representatives twice as a Federalist. He lost in 1794, but won in 1796 with 70% of the vote by defeating Democratic-Republican Robert Rutherford . Morgan served
4697-445: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morgan_County&oldid=860410360 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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#17327657333224774-626: The streets and public square. In 1881 (on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens), a statue of Morgan was placed in the central town square of Spartanburg , South Carolina . It is located in Morgan Square and remains in place today. In late 1951, an attempt was made to reinter Morgan's body in Cowpens, South Carolina , but the Frederick-Winchester Historical Society blocked
4851-640: The township have been taken to form Tewksbury Township (March 11, 1755), Clinton Township (April 12, 1841), High Bridge borough (February 19, 1898), Junction borough (February 20, 1895, now known as Hampton borough ), Califon borough (April 2, 1898) and Glen Gardner borough (March 26, 1919). Spruce Run Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church , a member of the New Jersey Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ,
4928-490: The township was $ 77,662, and the median income for a family was $ 86,145. Males had a median income of $ 58,306 versus $ 40,474 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 30,793. About 1.0% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including none of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over. Musical groups from the township include the Sleepy Man Banjo Boys ,
5005-454: The township. The population density was 209.4 per square mile (80.8/km ). There were 2,439 housing units at an average density of 77.5 per square mile (29.9/km ). The racial makeup was 95.01% (6,259) White , 1.68% (111) Black or African American , 0.06% (4) Native American , 1.47% (97) Asian , 0.11% (7) Pacific Islander , 0.59% (39) from other races , and 1.08% (71) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.11% (205) of
5082-439: The vote (2,119 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 37.2% (1,305 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (59 votes), among the 3,507 ballots cast by the township's 4,450 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.8%. In the 2004 presidential election , Republican George W. Bush received 63.9% of the vote (2,152 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 34.7% (1,170 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (49 votes), among
5159-427: Was $ 96,489 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 7,123) and the median family income was $ 110,893 (+/− $ 29,973). Males had a median income of $ 78,056 (+/− $ 22,457) versus $ 56,346 (+/− $ 14,410) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 43,424 (+/− $ 5,347). About 4.4% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over. As of
5236-593: Was admitted as an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of Virginia. He turned his attention to investing in land rather than clearing it, and eventually built an estate of more than 250,000 acres (1,000 km ). As part of his settling down in 1782, he joined the Presbyterian Church and, using Hessian prisoners of war, built a new house near Winchester, Virginia. He named
5313-432: Was assigned command of the left (or western) flank of the American position. The British plan was to turn that flank, using an advance by 1,500 men. This brought Morgan's brigade once again up against General Fraser's forces. Daniel Morgan's sharpshooters were ordered to specifically shoot British officers and their Native American Guides. In order to cause maximum confusion and disorder among British Troops. Passing through
5390-452: Was created in 1731, its original borders extended from the Musconetcong River to Readington Township . Lebanon Township was first mentioned on October 26, 1731, as having been formed partly from the now-defunct Amwell Township , though the exact circumstances of its formation are unknown. Lebanon Township was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 21, 1798. Portions of
5467-423: Was established in 1774 by a group of 13 families. The church's current facility was constructed in 1870. The Mt. Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery, popularly known as the Swack Church , is a historical Lutheran church; the burial ground of which houses plots dating as early as 1801. In April 2024, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck New Jersey, with its epicenter in Lebanon Township. According to
5544-414: Was even larger than authorized strength. His company of marksmen was nicknamed " Morgan's Riflemen ". Another company was raised from Shepherdstown by his rival, Hugh Stephenson. Stephenson's company initially planned to meet Morgan's company in Winchester but found them gone. Morgan marched his men 600 miles (970 km) to Boston, Massachusetts in 21 days, arriving on August 6, 1775. Locals called it
5621-512: Was not involved in any major battles. He was not involved in the Battle of Monmouth but actively pursued the withdrawing British forces and captured many prisoners and supplies. When the Virginia Line was reorganized on September 14, 1778, Morgan became the colonel of the 7th Virginia Regiment . Throughout this period, Morgan became increasingly dissatisfied with the army and the Congress. He had never been politically active or cultivated
5698-507: Was reassigned to the army's Northern Department and on Aug 30 he joined General Horatio Gates to aid in resisting Burgoyne's offensive. He is prominently depicted in the painting of the Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga by John Trumbull . Morgan led his regiment, with the added support of Henry Dearborn 's 300-man New Hampshire infantry, as the advance to the main forces. On September 19, at Freeman's Farm , they ran into
5775-847: Was taking command in the Southern Department, and Morgan felt that being outranked by so many militia officers would limit his usefulness. After Gates' disaster at the Battle of Camden , Morgan thrust all other considerations aside, and went to join the Southern command at Hillsborough, North Carolina . He met Gates at Hillsborough, and was given command of the light infantry corps on Oct. 2. At last, on October 13, 1780, Morgan received his promotion to brigadier general. Morgan met his new Department Commander, Nathanael Greene , on December 3, 1780, at Charlotte, North Carolina . Greene did not change his command assignment, but did give him new orders. Greene had decided to split his army and annoy
5852-658: Was the fifth of seven children of James Morgan (1702–1782) and Eleanor Lloyd (1706–1748). When Morgan was 17, he left home following a fight with his father. After working at odd jobs in Pennsylvania , he moved to the Shenandoah Valley . He finally settled on the Virginia frontier, near what is now Winchester, Virginia . He worked clearing land, running a sawmill, and as a teamster . In a little more than two years, he saved enough to buy his own team. With multiple extra wagons, this operation quickly expanded into
5929-487: Was the son of Morgan's sister Mary, and was named after his famous uncle. Confederate General John Hunt Morgan claimed to be one of his descendants. In 1820 Virginia named a new county— Morgan County —in his honor. (It is now in West Virginia .) The states of Alabama , Georgia , Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky , Missouri , Ohio , and Tennessee followed their example. The North Carolina city of Morganton
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