Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Route of Washington’s March
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. Route of Washington’s March Marker
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Erected 1914 by Sons of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 10 of 12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1862.
Location. 40° 18.5′ N, 74° 40.79′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is on Quaker Road, on the right. This marker is next to the towpath of the Delaware & Raritan Canal, which is now a state park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey. 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Route of Washington’s March (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Route of Washington’s March (approx. one mile away); Stony Brook Meeting House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Richard Stockton (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Route of Washington’s March (approx. 1.4 miles away); Welcome to the Institute Lands (approx. 1.4 miles
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Other markers no longer nearby. Thomas Clarke House (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed); From Trenton to Princeton (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed); The British Occupation of New Jersey (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This is the tenth in a series of 12 markers between Trenton and Princeton.
Additional keywords. Battle of Trenton, Battle of Assunpink
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. Route of Washington’s March Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,184 times since then and 30 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.
