Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
1. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown Marker
Washington
with his army
retired to Morristown
after his victory
at Princeton
January – 1777
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Erected by the
D-A-R
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 40° 21.019′ N, 74° 39.41′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is at the intersection of Nassau Street (New Jersey Route 27) and Washington Road (County Route 526), on the right when traveling north on Nassau Street. Marker is located on the campus of Princeton University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bainbridge House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Witherspoon (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Henry House (about 700 feet away); 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (approx. 0.2 miles away); Princeton Speech (approx. 0.2 miles away); Princeton University
this page online
More about this marker. This is one of a series of markers placed by the DAR indicating Washington’s route from the Battle of Princeton to the encampment in Morristown.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
A list of markers along the route Washington’s Army took from Princeton to Morristown. It's best to study them in the order shown.
Also see . . . New Jersey During the Revolution. Website that details the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. Included are the Battle of Princeton and the encampments at Morristown. (Submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
2. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
3. Marker in Princeton
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
