Near Pennington in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of John Hart
(c. 1713-1779)
August 22, 2026
1. Birthplace of John Hart Marker
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Site 50 ft
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Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Dedicated to preserving the legacy of John Hart and his historic birthplace
Erected 2026 by Descendents of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1713.
Location. 40° 17.56′ N, 74° 46.937′ W. Marker is near Pennington, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It can be reached from Pennington Road (State Road 31) north of Interstate 295, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Temple-Ryan Farmhouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington (approx. 1.1 miles away); Church Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Delaware and Bound Brook RR (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hart’s Corner Schoolhouse (approx. 2 miles away); British Horses (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pennington (approx. 2˝ miles away); Arctic Parkway (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pennington.
More about this marker. Located next to the Princeton Community Church at the south-west corner of the parking lot.
Regarding Birthplace of John Hart. This marker identifies the probable birthplace of Signer John Hart, born on his father Edward Hart’s farm on this property.
Also see . . . John Hart (New Jersey politician) (Wikipedia).
John Hart (c. 1713 – May 11, 1779) was an American Founding Father and politician in colonial New Jersey. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, Hart signed the Declaration of Independence. He died several years before the end of the Revolutionary War while still active in patriotic efforts.(Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on October 5, 2026. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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