Photo of DAR monument commemorating the Battle of Paulus Hook in Paulus Hook Park
Battlefield

Paulus Hook

A small victory for the Continental Army, the Battle of Paulus Hook won the reassurances of the Patriots and compelled many to continue the fight for independence.

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Know Before You Go

These grounds, where the fort once stood, have been witness the drastic changes the landscape of Jersey City has seen over the past 250 years. Today, the fort no longer stands, a DAR monument stands in its place commemorating the battle and its importance for Patriot morale.

Operating Hours

Dawn - Dusk

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