Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

250th Anniversary of Princeton University

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

1. 250th Anniversary of Princeton University Marker

Inscription. On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Princeton University, the area communities express appreciation to the University for its contribution to their cultural, intellectual and economic vitality.

Erected 1996 by Chamber of Commerce of the Princeton Area.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1746.

Location. 40° 20.966′ N, 74° 39.659′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is at the intersection of Nassau Street and Palmer Square, on the right when traveling west on Nassau Street. 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. March of the Mill Children (a few steps from this marker); Nassau Inn – 1756 - 1937 (a few steps from this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); English Boxwood Plants (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathaniel Fitz Randolph (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 250th Anniversary of Princeton University

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(about 400 feet away); Princeton Speech (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

Nassau Street Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

2. Nassau Street Marker

Marker in Palmer Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

3. Marker in Palmer Square

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.