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

Old Eagle Tavern

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

1. Old Eagle Tavern Marker

Inscription. A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty
Old Eagle Tavern
During the 19th century this tavern served travelers, soldiers, and Trentonians as a social and political center.

Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 12.804′ N, 74° 45.576′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in South Trenton. It is at the intersection of South Broad Street (U.S. 206) and Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 431-433 S Broad St., Trenton NJ 08611, 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: Route of Washington’s March (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Third Ward Civic Association (about 400 feet away); Church of the Sacred Heart (about 500 feet away); Mercer County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Trenton Makes, the World Takes" (approx. ¼ mile away); First High School (approx. ¼ mile away); House of Alexander Douglass

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); William Trent House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

2. Old Eagle Tavern Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,191 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.