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. This marker is the fourth of seventeen markers on individual grave sites in Mercer Cemetery which is located on South Clinton Avenue between Magowan and Barlow Streets. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Trenton Connection (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 600 feet away); Rider College (about 800 feet away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (approx. 0.2 miles 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 in the back of the cemetery within sight of Barlow Street.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. William Potts Sherman Marker
Barlow Street and the Trenton Train Station can be seen in the background.
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 1,231 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey.
