Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Hugh Mercer
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
1. General Hugh Mercer Marker
Born in Scotland about 1720. Educated as a physician. Emigrated to America 1747. Was appointed by Congress June 5, 1776, a brigadier general in the American Army. Was mortally wounded at the Battle of Princeton January 3, 1777, and died in the house now standing near this spot January 12, 1777. This tablet was erected by Mercer Engine Company No 3 of Princeton, N.J., October 1, 1897, at its semi-centennial celebration.
Erected 1897 by Mercer Engine Company No 3 of Princeton, N.J.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1934.
Location. 40° 19.758′ N, 74° 40.506′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It can be reached from Mercer Road. This marker is in the middle of a large open area in the Princeton Battlefield State Park, close to the Thomas Clarke House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bystander to Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stony Brook Quakers and the Battle of Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); Moulders Battery Holds the Line
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Other markers no longer nearby. From Trenton to Princeton (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Thomas Clarke House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The British Occupation of New Jersey (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Site of Moulders Battery (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 28, 2009
2. Marker on the Princeton Battlefield
The Thomas Clarke House, mentioned in the marker, can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 6, 2013
3. Marker on the Princeton Battlefield
A Revolutionary War encampment can be seen behind the Gen. Hugh Mercer marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, February 28, 2009
4. General Hugh Mercer Marker (Rear View)
This view of the marker looks west. The site of the Mercer Oak, under which Gen. Mercer was mortally wounded, can be seen in the center of the photo to the right of the flag pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,958 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 9, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on February 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on April 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
