Hanover Academy in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Presbyterian Church
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. The First Presbyterian Church Marker
Organized 1712
Present Building erected 1839
We are bound to Gods will
(On another marker nearby on the front porch:
Formed 1712
Built 1726
Rebuilt 1805
Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1712.
Location. 40° 13.217′ N, 74° 45.793′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. It is on East State Street 0.1 miles east of North Broad Street, on the right when traveling west. 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: First Presbyterian Churchyard (here, next to this marker); Rev. John Rosbrugh (here, next to this marker); Trenton YMCA (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in
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Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. The First Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
3. The First Presbyterian Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
