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Muckshaw Ponds

Fredon Township, New JerseyLakes of New JerseyLakes of Sussex County, New JerseyNature Conservancy preservesNature reserves in New Jersey
Protected areas of Sussex County, New Jersey

Muckshaw Ponds, in Fredon Township, New Jersey, are home to the Revolutionary War hideout of Lieutenant James Moody. Moody, a local legend, was a Loyalist recruiter who combed the Delaware River corridor and hid in limestone caves near Muckshaw Pond (the caves are on private property) so he could raid local farms. The legend says that Moody and his gang hid precious gems and jewels in those caves and were captured before they could retrieve them. A historical placard that tells his tale is located at the Dennis Library in nearby Newton.

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