Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The House Front
Archaeology has shown that in the 18th century one of the main entries to the house went straight from Stockton Street to the front door. The Duke laid out the present horseshoe-shaped drive; at the same time he built a paved forecourt in front of the house. In his day a symmetrical landscape plan would have been favored, in contrast to the picturesque, irregular design applied to the front plantings by the Commodore.
The landscaping was always intended to impress visitors as they passed on the road or approached the house.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 20.854′ N, 74° 39.979′ W. Marker was in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker could be reached from Stockton Street (U.S. 206). This marker is next to an entrance road to the parking area of Morven Museum and Garden. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 55 Stockton Street, Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Horse Chestnut Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Haslet (within shouting distance of this marker); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (within shouting distance of this marker); New Jersey Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Marines in the Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Princeton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); W 3 R (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Also see . . . Morven Museum & Garden. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4. submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.