Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mercer Cemetery at Trenton
Restoration & Renewal
Mercer Cemetery, the first non-sectarian cemetery in New Jersey, is designated as a Trenton City Landmark. Organized in 1843, the cemetery was once the preferred final resting place for many of Trenton's prominent families.
The cemetery holds remains of more than 4,400 souls, including more than 150 veterans of the War of 1812, the Mexican American War, the Civil War, and World War I.
Beyond the human stories each grave represents, Mercer Cemetery is a treasure trove of artifacts. The variety of high-style monuments and simple gravestones with Victorian era motifs and carvings make it a sculpture garden where each stone is a piece of history.
Its blend of history, prominent location, and park-like setting makes Mercer Cemetery a portal to view the capital city's role in the Industrial Revolution and our nation's history.
Currently the cemetery remains closed to the public, open on request only. We are undertaking a multi-year restoration with the hope of welcoming visitors once completed.
Historic Gravesites
1. Sgt. John P. Beech
2. James Taylor
3. John O. Raum
4. William Potts Sherman
5. Charles Hewitt
6. William Borrow
7. Dr. John Manners
8. Charles Chauncey Haven
9. William R. McKean
10. Dr. JohnMcKelway
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11. Hamilton Family
12. John Briest
13. Capt. James Olden Paxson
14. Ira Wells Wood
15. William Young
16. Daniel Budd Bodine
17. Capt. Joseph A. Yard
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 40° 13.14′ N, 74° 45.309′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Ewing and Carroll. Marker is at the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Barlow Street, on the right when traveling south on South Clinton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S Clinton Ave, Trenton NJ 08609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Trenton Connection (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 500 feet away); Rider College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Firemen’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trenton Police (approx. ¼ mile away); First High School (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
