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

Town Hall and Jail

Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007

1. Town Hall and Jail Marker

Inscription. Here stood the first municipal building in Trenton, 1809 – 1837. Later used as a public school, the present building, erected 1850, was the first school house to be built from public funds in the Trenton of that day.

Erected by Mayor’s Citizens Committee, Trenton, N.J.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 40° 13.331′ N, 74° 45.775′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. It is on Academy Street 0.1 miles east of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of the Trenton Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Academy Street, 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: Mount Zion A.M.E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); George Clymer (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named George Clymer (about 300 feet away); British Light Dragoons (about 400 feet away); Friends Meeting House (about 400 feet away); Mahlon Stacy

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(about 400 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Churchyard (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007

2. Town Hall and Jail Marker

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 1,120 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.