Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
W 3 R
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
1. W 3 R Marker
Revolutionary Route
National Historic Trail
www.w3r-us.org
Erected 2011.
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, and the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series lists.
Location. 40° 20.822′ N, 74° 39.985′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is on Stockton Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Stockton Street, Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “The Washington-Rochambeau Historic Route” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Lawn / Morven Museum & Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Chestnut Walk (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Princeton Battle Monument (about 300 feet away); Colonel John Haslet (about 300 feet away); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (about 300 feet away); New Jersey Patriots (about 300 feet away); Marines in the Revolution (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
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Also see . . .
1. Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. Website homepage (Submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Morven Museum and Garden. Museum website homepage (Submitted on November 19, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
2. W 3 R Marker
The marker is located in front of historic Morven, seen in the background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
3. Marker in Princeton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
4. Marker on Stockton Street
Both the American and the French Armies passed this point during the summer of 1781 on their way to the victory over the British in Yorktown, Va. At that time, Stockton Street was known as the King's Highway.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
