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Somerset County Preserves “Eagle’s Nest” in the Watchung Hills, Used by George Washington During Revolutionary War

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County in February completed the open space purchase of the “Eagle’s Nest,” one of several major lookouts in the Watchung Hills used by General George Washington during the American Revolution. Consisting of 1.43 acres, the property holds … Continue reading

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