Mill Hill in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
House of Alexander Douglass
Alexander Douglass
Washington
called a council of war
on the evening of
January 2, 1777
when the
flank movement to
Princeton
was decided upon
Erected 1902 by Trenton High School, Class of 1903.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1924.
Location. 40° 12.995′ N, 74° 45.786′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Mill Hill. Marker is at the intersection of South Broad Street and Livingston Street, on the left when traveling north on South Broad Street. Marker is on the front of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 189 S Broad St, Trenton NJ 08608, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mercer County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson Street Bridge (about 500 feet away); The Second Battle of Trenton (about 500 feet away); Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill (about 500 feet away); Mahlon Stacy’s Gristmill (about 600 feet away); Assunpink Creek (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
More about this marker. This marker is for the original site of the Alexander Douglass House. The house has been moved three times, and is currently located on Front Street at South Montgomery Street. See related markers below for the link to the Douglass House marker.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,354 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.