Hanover Academy in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. John Rosbrugh
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. Rev. John Rosbrugh Marker
Rev. John Rosbrugh
Clerical Martyr of the Revolution
Moderator of the
Presbytery of New Brunswick
1776
Chaplain 3d Battalion
Northampton County PA Militia
December 25, 1776
Bayoneted to death by Hessians
in Trenton
January 2, 1777
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1775.
Location. 40° 13.217′ N, 74° 45.793′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. Marker is on East State Street just 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Churchyard (here, next to this marker); The First Presbyterian Church (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 a direct line); British Light Dragoons (about 400 feet away);
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Regarding Rev. John Rosbrugh. The Rev. John Rosbrugh was the first Chaplain to die in the service of his country.
Also see . . .
1. Annals of the American Pulpit (1858): Rev. John Rosbrugh. (Submitted on December 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Virtual American Biographies - Rev. John Rosbrugh. (Submitted on December 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. Rev. John Rosbrugh Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,949 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
