Mill Hill in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill

Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

1. Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill Marker

Inscription. Trenton’s first industry. Built near here in 1679. Heirs sold mill and 800 acres to William Trent after 1704. He replaced it with a larger mill which continued under successive owners until 1828. Later converted to a cotton, and then to a paper mill. The structure was carried away by a flood in 1843.

Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1679.

Location. 40° 13.076′ N, 74° 45.837′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Mill Hill. Marker is on South Broad Street, 0.2 miles south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north. On a pole above a marker on the Second Battle of Trenton. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. The Second Battle of Trenton (here, next to this marker); Mahlon Stacy’s Gristmill (a few steps from this marker); Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Triumphal Arch (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 29, 2012

2. Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill Marker

Two markers are found at this location. The Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill marker is seen here on the top.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

3. Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,346 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.