- Information provided by New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry From the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping, General Washington had a thirty-mile panoramic view of the valley and was able to instruct his troops to circle behind Howeâs troops and cut off their retreat.
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The strategic location of Washington Rock made it a valuable lookout point during the American Revolution for Gen. George Washington in June of 1777 when the British army under Gen. William Howe was moving toward Westfield. From the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping, Washington had a 3
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