Mill Hill in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Washington’s Triumphal Arch

Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007

1. Washington’s Triumphal Arch Marker

Inscription. At the bridge over the Assunpink Creek on April 21, 1789, the citizens of Trenton honored George Washington as he passed through a triumphal arch on his way to New York City to be inaugurated President of the United States.

Erected 1989 by Kiwanis Club of Trenton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1777.

Location. 40° 13.105′ N, 74° 45.842′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Mill Hill. It is at the intersection of South Broad Street and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street. On a low retaining wall next to a bridge across the Assunpink Creek. Opposite where Lafayette Street meets South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton NJ 08608, 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 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: Assunpink Creek (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahlon Stacy’s Gristmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Hill Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Regarding Washington’s Triumphal Arch. There are many images of this event. Among the most prominent is a large mural by N.C. Wyeth which hangs in the lobby of the Wachovia Bank on the corner of West State and South Warren Streets.
Two pieces of the original arch still exist, one in the Old Barracks Museum and the other in the Trentoniana Room of the Trenton Public Library.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 29, 2012

2. Washington’s Triumphal Arch Marker

Photographed by Gary Nigh, April 12, 1999

3. Washington’s Triumphal Arch Marker

This is the piece of the original arch in the Trentoniana Room of the Trenton Public Library. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

4. This is the piece of the original arch in the Trentoniana Room of the Trenton Public Library.

This is the N.C. Wyeth mural of Washington being greeted by the 'ladies of Trenton' under the arch. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2004

5. This is the N.C. Wyeth mural of Washington being greeted by the 'ladies of Trenton' under the arch.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,977 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 5. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.