Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ira Wells Wood
Photographed By Jean Bickal, April 2007
1. Ira Wells Wood Marker
Born June 19, 1856, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
He graduated third in the class of 1877 at Princeton University.
He served on the Trenton Board of Education (1894-1896); Trenton Common Council (1896-1900); Trenton Board of Trade (1896-1900); New Jersey State Assembly (1899-1900); as a commissioner to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904); and as a delegate to the Interparliamentary Peace Union at Brussels (1905). He represented the Fourth Congressional District in Washington from 1904 to 1913, and in that position secured federal funds for the erection of the Princeton Battle Monument.
Died Oct. 9, 1930 at his home at 138 E. State St.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Education • Peace. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1855.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.202′ N, 74° 45.33′ 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 fourteenth of seventeen markers on individual grave sites in Mercer Cemetery which
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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 Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rider College (about 500 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 600 feet away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (about 800 feet 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 near the corner of the cemetery near South Clinton Avenue and Magowan Street within sight of South Clinton.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. Ira Wells Wood Marker
The Department of Environmental Protection Building can be seen in the background.
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 1,057 times since then and 5 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.
