Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mercer Cemetery at Trenton

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

1. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton Marker

Inscription.
(On the Left Side)
Organized 1842
Restored 1992

(On the Right Side)
Within these walls rest statesmen, politicians, soldiers and plain citizens of 19th century Trenton. Mercer Cemetery itself is a monument to their contributions to the life of this city.

(At the Back [Magowan Street] Entrance)
Historic Grave Sites
1. Sgt. John P. Beech
2. James Taylor
3. John O. Raum
4. William Potts Sherman
5. Charles Hewitt
6. William Borrow
7. Dr. John Manners
8. Charles Chauncey Haven
9. William R. McKean
10. Dr. John McKelway
11. Hamilton Family
12. John Briest
13. Capt. James Olden Paxson
14. Ira Wells Wood
15. William Young
16. Daniel Budd Bodine
17. Capt. Joseph A. Yard

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 40° 13.211′ N, 74° 45.344′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Ewing and Carroll. It can be reached from South Clinton Avenue. Mercer Cemetery

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which is located on South Clinton Avenue between Magowan and Barlow Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton NJ 08609, 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 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 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Rider College (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. William Young (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. Joseph A. Yard

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

2. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton Marker

(was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ira Wells Wood (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Daniel Budd Bodine (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Sgt. John P. Beech (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); James Taylor (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); William Borrow (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); John O. Raum (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Charles Hewitt (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing); John Briest (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker.

Mercer Cemetery at Trenton Map Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jean Bickal, April 2007

3. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton Map Marker

There are general markers at the main entrance on South Clinton Avenue, at the rear of the cemetery off of Magowan Street opposite the back entrance of the Department of Environmental Protection Building and at a service entrance from Barlow Street. The marker map index plaque is at the Magowan Street Entrance.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

The Main Gate on South Clinton Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

4. The Main Gate on South Clinton Avenue

Back Entrance on Magowan Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Gary Nigh, December 2007

5. Back Entrance on Magowan Street

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 2,722 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on January 5, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.