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

Inscription. To the memory of General Hugh Mercer, the revered martyr of American Independence.

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. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. From Trenton to Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Clarke House (within shouting distance of this marker); The British Occupation of New Jersey (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Site of Moulder’s Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Institute Lands (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Route of Washington’s March (about 700 feet away); Stony Brook Meeting House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Mercer Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Marker on the Princeton Battlefield image. Click for full size.

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.

General Hugh Mercer Marker (Rear View) image. Click for full size.

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 November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,604 times since then and 39 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.