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

Mahlon Stacy

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2020

1. Mahlon Stacy Marker

Inscription. In memory of Mahlon Stacy the first English settler, 1679, who owned the land both sides of the Assunpink Creek at the Falls of Delaware, now Trenton. He erected a grist mill to accommodate the neighborhood; was a member of the Governor’s Council; also of the Legislature; and Justice of the Colonial Courts. A devout member of the Society of Friends: He was interred in their graveyard in what is now Riverview Cemetery 5th day, 2nd month 1704.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1679.

Location. 40° 13.279′ N, 74° 45.734′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. It is on East Hanover Street just east of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west. On the wall of the Friends Meeting House. 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: Friends Meeting House (here, next to this marker); British Light Dragoons (here, next to this marker); George Clymer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named George Clymer (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall and Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trenton YMCA (about 500 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Churchyard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007

2. Mahlon Stacy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,482 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.