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MARKER
TICKETED:
NO
PARKING:
NO
RESTROOMS:
NO
On May 19-20, 1778, Lafayette, in his first independent command, occupied this position during reconnaissance with 2,000 troops, which were driven off by Howe's overwhelming British forces. On Howe's departure, Lafayette reoccupied Barren Hill until his recall to Valley Forge on May 23.
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Marquis de Lafayette
Major General
William Howe
Lieutenant General
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