Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel John Haslet
Photographed by R. C.
1. Colonel John Haslet Marker
Inscription.
Colonel John Haslet. . A Patriot of considerable distinction, Colonel John Haslet was the Commander of Delaware's first Continental Regiment. A native of County Londonderry, Ireland, he emigrated to America in 1757. Haslet was a graduate of the University of Glasgow, and and ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church. He was commissioned as a Captain in the Pennsylvania Militia in 1758, and was a participant in the expedition against Fort Duquesne. He later settled in Delaware and began the practice of medicine. Active in the civil affairs of his newfound home, Haslet was a leading proponent of Independence. In 1775, he was appointed as a colonel by the Continental Congress, and charged with raising the Delaware Regiment. The distinguished service of the regiment in the campaign of 1776 can be largely attributed to his inspirational leadership. With the discharge of the Delawares following the Battle of Trenton, he was attached to the staff of General Mercer. He was by Mercer's side when the General fell at Princeton, and was rallying the troops when he was killed by a British bullet. Noted for his bravery and devotion to the Cause of Liberty, Colonel John Haslet died a hero to his state and nation., Presented in grateful appreciation by the citizens of the State of Delaware.
A Patriot of considerable distinction, Colonel John Haslet was the Commander of Delaware's first Continental Regiment. A native of County Londonderry, Ireland, he emigrated to America in 1757. Haslet was a graduate of the University of Glasgow, and and ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church. He was commissioned as a Captain in the Pennsylvania Militia in 1758, and was a participant in the expedition against Fort Duquesne. He later settled in Delaware and began the practice of medicine. Active in the civil affairs of his newfound home, Haslet was a leading proponent of Independence. In 1775, he was appointed as a colonel by the Continental Congress, and charged with raising the Delaware Regiment. The distinguished service of the regiment in the campaign of 1776 can be largely attributed to his inspirational leadership. With the discharge of the Delawares following the Battle of Trenton, he was attached to the staff of General Mercer. He was by Mercer's side when the General fell at Princeton, and was rallying the troops when he was killed by a British bullet. Noted for his bravery and devotion to the Cause of Liberty,
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Colonel John Haslet died a hero to his state and nation.
Presented in grateful appreciation by the citizens of the State of Delaware.
Location. 40° 20.867′ N, 74° 39.95′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Stockton Street and Bayard Street on Stockton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey. 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 8 other markers are within walking distance
Other markers no longer nearby. The House Front (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Wash House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named The Horse Chestnut Walk (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Front Garden (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Colonial Revival Garden
Photographed by R. C.
3. View of all Battle of Princeton markers and the American Flag
(was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,209 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
