Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Princeton Battle Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
1. The Princeton Battle Monument Marker
This monument, which commemorates the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton, depicts Liberty inspiring General Washington as he leads his troops into battle, and the death of General Hugh Mercer. The seals of the United States and the original thirteen states appear on the sides of the Monument, and the inscription on the back was composed by Andrew Fleming West. Commissioned in 1908, the Monument was designed by the Beaux Arts sculptor Frederick MacMonnies with the assistance of architect Thomas Hastings. President Warren G. Harding was present for the 1922 dedication.
In 2006 the Princeton Parks Alliance, in carrying out the vision of Princeton Borough Mayor Joseph ONeill, undertook a project to permanently illuminate the Monument. As with the original construction of the Monument, local citizens responded with generous donations. The Monument lighting was funded with gifts from Princeton University, Sara and Alexander Buck, Randy and Herb Hobler, Betty Johnson, Douglas F. Bushnell, Marie and Edward Matthews, Barbara and Art Morgan, The Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation, Betsy and Tod Peyton, Joan and Bill Schreyer, Charles
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Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #29 Warren G. Harding series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1777.
Location. 40° 20.881′ N, 74° 39.955′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is on Stockton Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
2. The Princeton Battle Monument Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking 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 distance of this marker); Horse Chestnut Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); The Princeton Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Colonial Revival Garden (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Other markers no longer nearby. The House Front (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).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
3. The Princeton Battle Monument and Marker
The Princeton Battle Monument marker can be seen to the right of the Monument.
Photographed by Harold Colson, June 13, 2015
4. The Princeton Battle Monument Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
5. The Princeton Battle Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
6. Closeup of General Washington
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
7. Right Side of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
8. Left Side of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
9. Back of Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 6, 2013
10. Battle of Princeton
American and British troops face off on the Princeton Battlefield. Gen. George Washington and his Life Guard can be seen on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,106 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on June 3, 2026, by Mike McKeown of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 21, 2015, by Harold Colson of San Diego, California. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on January 1, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 10. submitted on June 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
