Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Horse Chestnut Walk
A path following the original road and continuing the line of Nassau Street remained an entrance to Morven until the property was subdivided in 1891. For pedestrians, it was the most direct route from downtown Princeton.
Originally, it was probably lined with cherry trees, in which Annis Stockton hung lanterns to mark the way for guests at her Fourth of July party in 1783. At the end of the 18th century, her son, Richard, replaced the cherries with horse chestnut trees. Two aged trees of this variety can be seen across the fence.
In the mid-19th century, this was a favorite place for the family and guests to stroll. The monument commemorating the Battle of Princeton, erected in 1922, bisected and ended the walk.
Erected 2020 by New Jersey Historic Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 40° 20.873′ N, 74° 39.988′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is on Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just west of Monument Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map.
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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 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: A different marker also named The Colonial Revival Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Princeton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Princeton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Haslet (within shouting distance of this marker); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (within shouting distance of this marker); New Jersey Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Marines in the Revolution (within shouting
Other markers no longer nearby. The Wash House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The House Front (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Colonial Revival Garden (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The West Wing (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.
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 315 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
