Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Colonial Revival Garden
In 1894, Helen Hamilton Shields (1864-1949) married Richard Stockton the Signer's great-great-grandson, Bayard Stockton (1853-1928). Intensely proud of the Stockton family's history, she wished to restore the house and gardens to the colonial period. Although the property was much reduced in size, she was determined to recreate the 18th-century garden of Richard and Annis Stockton. In a manner typical of the Colonial Revival period, she included not only the plants thought to have grown at Morven, but also specimens from various historic sites. Her garden, which is restored here, was included in the Garden Club of America's landmark publication, Gardens of Colony and State.
Helen spoke and wrote extensively to promote Morven's significance, recognizing Morven as an important home worth preserving.
Erected 2020 by New Jersey Historic Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 40° 20.878′ N, 74° 40.017′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It can be reached from Stockton Street (Route 206) just west of Monument Drive, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: The Ice House (a few steps from this marker); The Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Demonstration Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The West Wing (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Chestnut Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Annis' Grotto (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Lawn / Morven Museum & Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commodore's Greenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Other markers no longer nearby. The West Wing (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Colonial Revival Garden (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).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 226 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
