Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Hewitt
Photographed by Jean Bickal, April 2007
1. Charles Hewitt Marker
Born Dec. 18, 1824, in New York City.
Early in life he was principal and teacher of mathematics at the grammar school of Columbia College. He left Columbia in 1845 to join the Cooper Iron Works in Trenton. Responsible for various inventions that benefited the iron industry, he developed a process of rolling gun barrels which resulted in the manufacture of the Trenton-Springfield rifle. Active in area business he held an interest in the Trenton Iron Works, New Jersey Steel & Iron Co., Trenton Water Power Co., and the National Pottery Co. In politics he served on the Trenton Common Council, the Trenton Board of Trade and in 1872 in the New Jersey State Senate. As state senator, he was responsible for the creation of the Borough of Chambersburg.
Died Nov. 2, 1879, at his home in Chambersburg at 436 Hamilton Ave.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1855.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.153′ N, 74° 45.357′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll.
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. William Borrow (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. James Olden Paxson (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William Potts Sherman (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); John O. Raum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); John Briest (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. Charles Hewitt Marker
More about this marker. This marker is towards the Barlow Street side of the cemetery closer to the rear.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,008 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
