Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
English Boxwood Plants
were grown from
George Washington’s hedges
planted November 1798
on his Mount Vernon estate.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.
Location. 40° 20.941′ N, 74° 39.612′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the garden behind the MacLean House at Princeton University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 President’s House (a few steps from this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (within shouting distance of this marker); Nassau Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton University (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); March of the Mill Children (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.