Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Princeton University
1726 1746 1896
The Log College
Opened 1726 at Neshaminy,
was discontinued in 1746,
when members of the Synods
of New York and Philadelphia
and supporters of
the Log College
united in the organization of
The College of New Jersey
at Elizabeth Town.
First charter granted Oct. 22, 1746
by King George the Second
through John Hamilton,
acting Governor in Chief
of the Province of New Jersey.
Second charter granted Sept. 13, 1748
by King George the Second
through Jonathan Belcher, M.A.
Governor in Chief
of the Province of New Jersey.
On Oct. 22, 1896, the name of
the College of New Jersey
was changed to
Princeton University
Dei Sub Numine Viget
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1816.
Location. 40° 20.929′ N, 74° 39.562′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of Princeton University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nassau Hall (here, next to this marker); Princeton Speech (here, next to this marker); 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (within shouting distance of this marker); English Boxwood Plants (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Henry House (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reunion Hall (about 300 feet away); Princeton WW2 Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on February 2, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.