Mill Hill in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
House of Alexander Douglass
Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007
1. House of Alexander Douglass Marker
Alexander Douglass
Washington
called a council of war
on the evening of
January 2, 1777
when the
flank movement to
Princeton
was decided upon
Erected 1902 by Trenton High School, Class of 1903.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1924.
Location. 40° 12.995′ N, 74° 45.786′ 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 Livingston Street, on the left when traveling north on South Broad Street. Marker is on the front of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 189 S Broad St, 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: Mercer County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson Street Bridge (about 500 feet away); Mahlon Stacys Grist Mill (about 500 feet away); The Second Battle of Trenton (about 500 feet away); Mahlon Stacys Gristmill (about 600 feet away); Assunpink Creek (about 600 feet away); a
this page online
More about this marker. This marker is for the original site of the Alexander Douglass House. The house has been moved three times, and is currently located on Front Street at South Montgomery Street. See related markers below for the link to the Douglass House marker.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 27, 2014
2. House of Alexander Douglass Marker
Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007
3. House of Alexander Douglass Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 27, 2014
4. House of Alexander Douglass Marker
The marker can be seen to the left of the center set of doors.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, December 27, 2014
5. House of Alexander Douglass
The Alexander Douglas House can now be found near Mill Hill Park, the forth place that it has been located.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
