The Princeton Bell Marker

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Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Princeton Bell
(One of the very few relics left of the famous war vessel)

The Princeton Bell Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Gary Nigh, August 2008

1. The Princeton Bell Marker

Inscription. This bell was especially cast for the U.S.S. Princeton, which was commanded by our late fellow-townsman, the illustrious Captain Robert F. Stockton, under whose patronage “The Princeton” was built. On February 28th, 1844, she was taken for a pleasure trip down the Potomac River, having on board President Tyler and his cabinet and other distinguished guests, invited by Captain Stockton to witness the performance of the vessel and her machinery. One of the guns, called “The Peacemaker” exploded, injuring many people, among them Captain Stockton himself, and killing Hon. Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of State, Thomas W. Gilmer, Secretary of the Navy, Captain Beverly Kennon, of the Navy, Virgil Maxcy, and Colonel David Gardner.

By special invitation of Captain Stockton the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Princeton attended the launching of “The Princeton” on Thursday, September 7, 1843.

Location. 40° 20.91′ N, 74° 39.911′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Click for map. This marker, and the bell it describes, are mounted on a a stand in front of Princeton Borough Hall. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

The Princeton Bell Photo, Click for full size

By Gary Nigh, August 2008

2. The Princeton Bell

of this marker. Princeton Battle Monument (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Colonel John Haslet (about 300 feet away); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (about 300 feet away); New Jersey Patriots (about 300 feet away); Marines in the Revolution (about 300 feet away); Princeton War Memorial (about 400 feet away); French Markets (about 400 feet away); The House Front (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Princeton.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 512 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.