Explore Somerset County's rich Revolutionary War history in a new and exciting way - geocaching! Geocaching is a family-friendly, outdoor scavenger hunt that involves using a GPS app or device to locate hidden "geocaches".

Navigate to a specific set of coordinates, search high and low for the hidden geocache, and, upon finding it, sign the logbook inside! 

History will come alive as you search for hidden treasures at Somerset County's five original houses that served as military headquarters for important American generals during the American Revolution Middlebrook Cantonment of 1778-79.

How to Get Started

You can use a geocaching app, Google Maps, or a GPS device and the geocache's description on geocaching.com to find a geocache.

Which geocache will you find first? Learn more about the Five Generals Houses below! Click the link under each house to find the geocache coordinates and descriptions.

Please Remember To...

• Be respectful of the historic site during your visit!
• Bring the whole family (and a pen!) When you find the geocache, celebrate by signing the logbook inside. 
• Return the geocache to its original location to ensure future visitors can find it too. 
• Have fun and immerse yourself in local history! 

The New Jersey American Revolution Geo Trail

The Five Generals Houses geocaches were created in partnership with the Northern New Jersey Cachers (NNJC) as part of the New Jersey American Revolution Geo Trail featuring over 70 historically significant Revolutionary-war sites throughout New Jersey. 

Interested in geocaching at more Revolutionary-war sites? Print out the official Geo-Trail passport online and begin your adventures. Click here to learn more.