Mill Hill in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mill Hill Historic District
Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007
1. Mill Hill Historic District Marker
Mill Hill is named because it overlooks the site of the grist mill built along the Assunpink Creek in 1679 by Mahlon Stacy, Trenton’s first settler.
On January 2, 1777, the Second Battle of Trenton was fought on the creek banks, and General Washington planned the Battle of Princeton in the Douglass House.
The creek was the source of water and power for many of the early industries of Trenton.
Today, the neighborhood’s buildings reflect the latter part of the 19th century. They have been preserved and restored for future generations.
Mill Hill Historic District is listed on the City, State and National Registers of Historic Districts.
Erected 1980 by the Old Mill Hill Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 2, 1777.
Location. 40° 13.101′ N, 74° 45.693′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Mill Hill. Marker is on S. Montgomery Street just north of Livingston Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Crossing the Delaware (a few steps from this marker); Mill Hill Playhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alexander Douglass House (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Douglass House on the Move (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Street Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First High School (about 600 feet away); Mahlon Stacy’s Gristmill (about 700 feet away); Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Also see . . .
1. Mill Hill: Trenton's Jewel. Old Mill Hill Society website entry (Submitted on November 29, 2007.)
2. Mill Hill. Trenton Historical Society website entry:
Mill Hill is also a city landmark district. (Submitted on November 29, 2007.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 27, 2014
2. Mill Hill Historic District Marker
Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007
3. Mill Hill Historic District Marker
Trenton Historical Society
4. Map of Mill Hill District
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,580 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
