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

Cadwalader Park

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

1. Cadwalader Park Marker

Inscription. A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty
Cadwalader Park Named for General Thomas Cadwalader, Trenton’s Chief Burgess in 1746. Promoted by Edmund C. Hill in 1884. Authorized by City Council in 1888 following a public poll. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted of New York, nationally known park designer. Property acquired piecemeal, finally totaling over 100 acres. Park was completed in 1901. One of America’s outstanding municipal parks.

Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.

Location. 40° 14.196′ N, 74° 47.245′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Cadwalader Heights. Marker can be reached from near the entrance to Cadwalader Park, on the right. This marker is inside Cadwalader Park near the main entrance from Parkside Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 Parkside Ave, Trenton NJ 08618, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trenton's Cadwalader Park (a few steps from this marker); Mercer County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Swamp Angel (about 300 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Briar Patch (about 300 feet away); Deer & Monkeys & Bears, Oh My! (about 400 feet away); Cadwalader Park, Trenton (about 600 feet away); Ellarslie (about 700 feet away); Before the Park (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

2. Cadwalader Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,704 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.