Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The British Occupation of New Jersey
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
1. The British Occupation of New Jersey Marker
With the American Army temporarily out of reach, British and German troops fortified and garrisoned towns along the main road, including Princeton and Trenton. This arrangement allowed the British to gather provisions over a wider area but made mutual support difficult if attacked. Washington took advantage of this vulnerability by crossing the Delaware River Christmas night, attacking the next morning the garrison closest to his army, the German Regiments at Trenton.
Erected by State of New Jersey, Division of Parks and Forestry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1896.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 19.755′ N, 74° 40.554′ W. Marker was in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County.
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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: The Stony Brook Quakers and the Battle of Princeton (a few steps from this marker); Bystander to Battle (a few steps from this marker); Ten Crucial Days (within shouting distance of this marker); General Hugh Mercer (within shouting distance of this marker); Moulders Battery Holds the Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Legacy of the Battle of Princeton (about 500 feet away); Welcome to the Institute Lands (about 600 feet away); Route of Washingtons March (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
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); Site of Moulders Battery (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
2. The British Outpost Map Legend
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
3. British Outpost Map 1
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
4. British Outpost Map 2
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
5. British Outpost Map 3
Map of British Outposts between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey, December 1776
Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 6, 2013
6. The British Occupation of New Jersey Marker
A Revolutionary War encampment can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
7. Marker on the Princeton Battlefield
Photographed by Gary Nigh, August 2008
8. The British Occupation of New Jersey Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,726 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 12, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 6. submitted on April 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on January 2, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on August 12, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
