Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

French Markets

Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008

1. French Markets Marker

Inscription. The Garden Club of Princeton a founding member of the Garden Club of America established the French Markets during World War I for French War Relief and later for The Club’s Civic Projects These markets have been held in the Spring and Autumn for more than eight decades

The Garden Club proudly dedicates the restoration of this Park to the Princeton Community which faithfully supported the French Markets since their inception

Erected 1997 by The Garden Club of Princeton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, World I.

Location. 40° 20.909′ N, 74° 39.814′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Nassau Street (New Jersey Route 27) and Mercer Street, on the right when traveling north on Nassau Street. Marker is in French Markets Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08544, 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.

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Globally, it is in 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: Princeton War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Einstein (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Princeton Bell (about 400 feet away); Nathaniel Fitz Randolph (about 600 feet away); The Princeton Battle Monument (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Princeton Battle Monument (about 700 feet away); Colonel John Haslet (about 700 feet away); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

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Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008

2. French Markets Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.