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

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William R. McKean

Photographed By Jean Bickal, April 2007

1. William R. McKean Marker

Inscription.
Born 1803.
Active in area business and politics, he was part-owner of VanCleve & McKean Iron Manufacturing Co., which eventually became the Trenton Locomotive and machine Manufacturing Co. (at South Broad St. and Hamilton Ave.), the first to manufacture railroad engines in this city.
He was the first Republican elected mayor of Trenton in 1861. Earlier he sat on the Common Council in 1856 and 1857.
Died June 22, 1864 at his home at 62 Academy St.

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1855.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 13.16′ N, 74° 45.333′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. Marker could be reached from South Clinton Avenue. This marker is the ninth of seventeen markers on individual grave sites in Mercer Cemetery which is located on South Clinton Avenue between Magowan and Barlow Streets. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Trenton NJ 08609, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

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Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 400 feet away); Rider College (about 700 feet away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Firemen’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trenton Police (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

More about this marker. This marker is towards the center of the cemetery closer to Barlow Street.

William R. McKean Marker leaning against marker post. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, circa March 2008

2. William R. McKean Marker leaning against marker post.

The marker has been taken to the Trentoniana Room of the Trenton Public Library for safe keeping.

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 980 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.