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

2005

 
 
2005 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007
1. 2005 Marker
Inscription. Helis, the wayward 10-12 ft. beluga whale, becomes national news story during surprise visit to Delaware River in April
 
Erected by New Jersey Department of Transportation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 40° 11.947′ N, 74° 45.514′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in South Trenton. It can be reached from U.S. 29. This marker is part of South River Walk Park which is built over Route 29. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: 1913 (here, next to this marker); 1994 (here, next to this marker); 1990 (a few steps from this marker); 1973 (a few steps from this marker); 1965 (a few steps from this marker); 1964 (a few steps from this marker); 1955 (a few steps from this marker); 1954 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
 
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Room has been left to add more markers in the coming years. image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Gary Nigh, November 2007
2. Room has been left to add more markers in the coming years.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,443 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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