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| Picture Credit: Ashley Sutherland |
Growing up attending high school at Wallkill Valley Regional High School, I never knew about the American Revolution monument on the school grounds. In front of Wallkill Valley Regional High School in Hardyston, NJ, stands an American Revolution monument. This monument is in reference to George Washington having the Continental Army housing on the grounds of the present-day Wallkill Valley Regional High School. On the same grounds, one of Washington’s top generals, General Lafayette informed Washington on his journey through Sussex County that the French were sending 5,000 soldiers to help the Continental Army in its war effort, which would prove vital in the colonists’ victory. The monument itself is in a poor location off to the side, and behind a sign on the front grounds of the high school. The monument can be hard to find if it is not being looked for. Hardyston, NJ is known for its monuments commemorating the American Revolution due to the many stops the Continental Army made throughout Sussex County. To this day tours of the American Revolution monuments in Hardyston, and Sussex County as a whole are still given. For information about other American Revolution monuments in Sussex County and tours visit this website.
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