Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hermitage
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. The Hermitage Marker
The Hermitage
Built in 1784 by General Philemon Dickinson of General Washington’s Contintental Army. Original part of building (removed 1905) was used as Hessian outpost in 1776
Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 40° 13.627′ N, 74° 47.041′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Colonial Avenue just east of Riverside Avenue when traveling west. Colonial Avenue is a narrow one-way street that can only be accessed from West State Street. It is usually lined with cars and parking may be problematic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Colonial Avenue, Trenton NJ 08618, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emlen House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gray Stones (approx. 0.6 miles away in Pennsylvania); Lincoln Highway Delaware River (approx. 0.6 miles away in Pennsylvania); Trenton's Cadwalader Park
this page online
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. The Hermitage Marker
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
3. The Hermitage
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,331 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
