Chambersburg in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Residence of John A. Roebling
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. Residence of John A. Roebling Marker
recognizing Americas
200th year of liberty
Residence, built in 1855,
of John A. Roebling
American developer of wire rope and the suspension bridge. Occupied by his family until after his death in 1869. Thereafter company offices until acquired by the county. Basement vaults contained company drawings and records.
Erected by Trenton Bicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 40° 12.581′ N, 74° 45.298′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Chambersburg. It is on South Broad Street 0.1 miles north of Dye Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 South Broad Street, 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: "Trenton Makes, the World Takes" (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Penitentiary House (approx. Ό mile away); Route of Washingtons March (approx. 0.3 miles away); Canals, Trains and Automobiles (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Eagle Tavern
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Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. Residence of John A. Roebling Front Door
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
3. Residence of John A. Roebling
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 2,554 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey.
