Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington White Oak
Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007
1. George Washington White Oak Marker
Erected 1932 by The Society of Daughters of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Colonial Wars, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1862.
Location. 40° 13.275′ N, 74° 46.282′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. It is on West State Street just west of Green Place, on the right when traveling east. This marker is in front of the New Jersey State House Annex. 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: New Jersey State House Annex Dedication (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Trenton 17901834 (about 500 feet away); The Archives of the State (about 600 feet away); State House
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Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007
2. Mt. Vernon White Oak and Marker
The New Jersey State Library (the modern, white building to the left) can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,529 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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