The Battle of Red Bank in October 1777 resulted in heavy losses to the British and was a much needed morale builder to Washington's army, giving new hope and rallying the spirits of the soldier. This victory coupled with the British defeat at Saratoga, New York, resulted in the French decision to enter the was against Great Britain.
The James and Ann Whitall House (1748) served as a military hospital after the Battle of Red Bank. Returning to their 400-acre farm here in April 1778, the Whitall family restored the place to prosperity, with orchards, livestock, grist mill, ferry across the Delaware, smoke house and shad fishery. Four generations of the Whitall family lived here until 1862. In 1972 this park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The James and Ann Whitall House (1748) served as a military hospital after the Battle of Red Bank. Returning to their 400-acre farm here in April 1778, the Whitall family restored the place to prosperity, with orchards, livestock, grist mill, ferry across the Delaware, smoke house and shad fishery. Four generations of the Whitall family lived here until 1862. In 1972 this park was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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