Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Potts Sherman
Photographed by Jean Bickal, April 2007
1. William Potts Sherman Marker
Born 1807, in Trenton.
He was the editor of the New Jersey State Gazette early in his career. Later a member and president of the Common Council, he served the short term as mayor of Trenton April 6 to 9, 1855 filling the vacated seat of William Napton. He was also the first elected Mercer County surrogate.
A lawyer and active in business, he served as an officer to the Trenton Delaware Falls Co., Trenton Water Works, Mercer and Trenton Mutual Loan Associations, and as manager of the Trenton Savings Fund Society. He established the Trenton Silk Manufacturing Co. and Trenton Improvement Co.
Died Oct. 29, 1857, at his home at 63 Hanover St.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1696.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 13.135′ N, 74° 45.37′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. It could be reached from South Clinton Avenue. This marker is the fourth of seventeen markers on individual grave sites in Mercer Cemetery which is located on South Clinton Avenue
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Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Charles Hewitt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William Borrow (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); John O. Raum (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. James Olden Paxson (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); John Briest (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Budd Bodine (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed
Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. William Potts Sherman Marker
Barlow Street and the Trenton Train Station can be seen in the background.
More about this marker. This marker is in the back of the cemetery within sight of Barlow Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,401 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey.
