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

Hopewell Church

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

1. Hopewell Church Marker

Inscription. This wall encloses a portion of a plot of two acres whereon was erected in 1704 the first Christian church within the present confines of Mercer County.

Early records refer to it as “Hopewell Church” and “Christ Church”.

It was built for adherents to the Church of England and from it grew St. Michael’s Church of Trenton, which in 1838 disposed of the plot except for this part of the burial ground. This wall was rebuilt in 1934.

Herein are the graves of Samuel Tucker and Elizabeth Gould his wife. Other early settlers were buried nearby (some of whose remains have been reinterred within this wall).

Samuel Tucker was sometime sheriff of Hunterdon County, a member of the Provincial Assembly, President of the Provincial Congress of New Jersey, State Treasurer and a Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Erected 1936 by General Mercer Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1704.

Location. 40° 14.912′ N, 74°

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48.543′ W. Marker is in Ewing Township, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in West Trenton. Marker can be reached from Sullivan Way. Marker is on the grounds of the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital. The facility is patrolled regularly so be sure to inform the guard at the main entrance (near Sullivan Way). From the entrance bear to the left following signs for Admissions. Just before the Admissions building, turn right and park in the Escort Vehicle lot behind the building. Across a vacant field you will see a brick half-wall, to which the marker is attached. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 Sullivan Way, Trenton NJ 08618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John A. Roebling (approx. 1.2 miles away); Before the Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); A Park for All Times and Seasons (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ellarslie (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cadwalader Park, Trenton (approx. 1.3 miles away); An Historic Crossroad (approx. 1.3 miles away); Deer & Monkeys & Bears, Oh My! (approx. 1.3 miles away); Briar Patch (approx. 1.3 miles away).

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

2. Hopewell Church Marker

View from behing the brick enclosure image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

3. View from behing the brick enclosure

Elizabeth Gould tombstone inside wall enclosure. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

4. Elizabeth Gould tombstone inside wall enclosure.

Samuel Tucker tombstone inside wall enclosure. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

5. Samuel Tucker tombstone inside wall enclosure.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,480 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 9, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.