Elizabeth in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Site of Princeton University

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

1. First Site of Princeton University Marker

Inscription. This tablet
marks the first
site of Princeton
University
incorporated Oct 22nd 1746
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Erected by the Elizabeth
Members of the New Jersey
Society of Colonial Dames
of America – Oct
22nd 1897

Erected 1897 by New Jersey
Society of Colonial Dames of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.

Location. 40° 39.81′ N, 74° 12.912′ W. Marker is in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Route 623) and Caldwell Place, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street. Marker is on the front of the First Presbyterian Parish House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elizabeth NJ 07201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds and Elizabethtown Academy (a few steps from this marker); Old Academy (a few steps from this marker); Patriotic Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth (about 300 feet away); Colonial Church (about 400 feet away); Old Borough Court House (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary Cannon (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabeth.

Marker in Elizabeth image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

2. Marker in Elizabeth

First Presbyterian Parish House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 6, 2011

3. First Presbyterian Parish House

The First Site of Princeton University marker can be seen here to the right of the front door of the Parish House.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.