Battle Monument in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trenton Battle Monument
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. Trenton Battle Monument Marker
recognizing America’s
200th year of liberty
Trenton Battle Monument
Marks site of major gun emplacement
at Battle of Trenton
December 25, 1776
Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1926.
Location. 40° 13.545′ N, 74° 45.887′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Battle Monument. Marker is at the intersection of North Warren Street (New Jersey Route 1) and North Broad Street (U.S. 206), on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street. This marker is to the right of the front door of the Trenton Battle Monument (see nearby marker). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Black Soldiers and Patriots (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Trenton Battle Monument (here, next to this marker); Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park / The Bel-Del (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Zion A.M.E. Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Headquarters of Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall
this page online
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 27, 2010
2. Marker on the Trenton Battle Monument
Marker can be seen at the base of the soldier statue. The statue depicts Pvt. Blair McClenachan of the Philadelphia Troop of Light Horse.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 27, 2010
3. Closeup of Continental Soldier
This statue of Pvt. John Russell of Col. John Glover's Regiment stands to the left of the entrance to the Trenton Battle Monument.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
4. The Trenton Battle Monument and its Park.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
5. Looking up Pennington Road the route Washington Used to enter Trenton at the site of the monument.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 29, 2012
6. Reenactors at the Trenton Battle Monument
The American Army at the start of the Battle of Trenton.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 29, 2012
7. The Battle of Trenton
The American Army marching down Warren (King) Street during the Battle of Trenton. The Battle Monument can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,522 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on December 30, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
