Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Horse Chestnut Walk
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 10, 2008
1. The Horse Chestnut Walk Marker
A path following the original alignment of the road and continuing the line of Nassau Street remained an entrance to Morven until the property was subdivided in 1891. For pedestrians it was the most direct route from downtown Princeton.
Originally, it probably was lined by cherry trees, in which Annis Stockton hung lanterns to mark the way for guests at her Fourth of July party in 1783. At the end of the 18th century, her son, the Duke, replaced the cherries with horse chestnut trees. Two aged trees of this variety can be seen across the fence.
In the mid-19th century this was a favorite place for the family and guests to stroll. The monument commemorating the Battle of Princeton, erected in 1922, bisected and ended the walk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 20.834′ N, 74° 39.986′ W. Marker was in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It could be reached from Stockton Street (U.S. 206). This marker is on the grounds of Morven Museum and Garden, on the walkway between the house and the adjacent municipal
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Regionally, this marker was in New Jersey’s Central Jersey. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: W 3 R (a few steps from 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); a different marker also named Horse Chestnut Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Haslet (within shouting distance of this marker); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (within shouting distance of this marker); New Jersey Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Front Garden (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The House Front (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Wash House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Kings Highway
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 10, 2008
2. The Horse Chestnut Walk Marker
looking toward municipal building
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Also see . . . Morven Museum & Garden. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 10, 2008
3. The Horse Chestnut Walk Marker
looking toward Morven.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
