Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Briest
Photographed by Gary Nigh, January 2008
1. John Briest Marker
Born Nov. 11, 1836, in Trenton.
He started in the printing business at an early age and became foreman of the Trenton True American print shop. He started the penny daily newspaper The Emporium, which remained in operation from 1867 to 1897. In 1905 he founded the Trenton Sunday Courier in 1905.
He was city recorder and excise commissioner before his election to the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He served as mayor of Trenton from 1871 to 1875 and was the first city comptroller in 1892 and 1893. He was also a member of Mercer Lodge No. 50 F & AM and an original member of the Trenton Battle Monument Association.
Died Dec. 8, 1915, at his home at 239 N. Broad St.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1806.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.15′ N, 74° 45.316′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. It could be reached from South Clinton Avenue. This marker is the twelfth of seventeen markers on individual grave sites in Mercer Cemetery, which
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in 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 4 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (a few steps from this marker); The Trenton Connection (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. William R. McKean (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Charles Hewitt (was within shouting distance of this marker
Photographed by Gary Nigh, January 2008
2. John Briest Marker
More about this marker. This marker is in the corner of the cemetery near the corner of South Clinton Avenue and Barlow Street.
Photographed by Gary Nigh, January 2008
3. John Briest Marker
The Trenton Train Station (under construction) can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,393 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on February 2, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 24, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
