West Windsor in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Raggedy Ann & Andy Farm
Photographed by Paul Ligeti, circa August 23, 2026
1. Raggedy Ann & Andy Farm Marker
This park was once linked to one of the most influential children's franchises ever.
This farm near the "Vanhiseville" crossroads passed through several families in the 1800s, then in 1912 to Maurice Hawk (pronounced "Morris"), a longtime Board of Education member and Township Clerk. Maurice Hawk School is named for him. In 1933, Hawk sold the farm to Howard Cox, publisher of the Raggedy Ann & Anndy stories. Created in the early 1900s by Johnny Gruelle, the books and dolls - and later TV shows, records, films, plays, and more - have been a cultural phenomenon for generations.
Cox grew the franchise into an enduring brand, serving as company President after Gruelle died. By the late 1950s he ran part of the business from this farm's garage.
The Cox-Scheffey family lived here for decades. In 1989, West Windsor acquired the farm and soon turned it into this park. They demolished the house but some original buildings remain as lasting links to one of America's most influential children's franchises.
Learn more about the farm's history and its connection to Raggedy Ann & Andy: westwindsorhistory.com/coxscheffeyfarm
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Sign posted in 2026 by Akash Myadam of Troop 66 for his Eagle Project.
Erected 2026 by BSA West Windsor-Plainsboro Troop 66.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 18.312′ N, 74° 36.626′ W. Marker is in West Windsor, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is on North Mill Road north of Hendrickson Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton Junction NJ 08550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: West Windsor Township Liberty Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trolley Line Trail Memorial
Photographed by Paul Ligeti, August 23, 2026
2. Raggedy Ann & Andy Farm Marker
The kiosk on the day of installation.
Also see . . .
1. Cox-Scheffey Farm. (Submitted on August 31, 2026, by Historical Society of West Windsor of West Widsor, New Jersey.)
2. Raggedy Ann (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 31, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Paul Ligeti, August 23, 2026
3. Raggedy Ann & Andy Farm Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2026, by Historical Society of West Windsor of West Widsor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 25, 2026, by Historical Society of West Windsor of West Widsor, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
