Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France
Photographed by R. C.
1. Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France Marker
General de Rochambeau
during their march
to victory
at Yorktown
August 31, 1781
Erected by the American Society of Le Souvenir Francais.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Washington-Rochambeau Route series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
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 the North Atlantic Region, 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 of this marker: Princeton Battle Monument (here, next to this marker); Colonel John Haslet (here, next to this marker); New Jersey Patriots (here, next to this marker); Marines in the Revolution (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Princeton Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse Chestnut Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); The Washington-Rochambeau Historic Route
this page online
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 (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The third of the four historical markers next to the Battle of Princeton Monument is a tile map framed with portraits of General George Washington and French General de Rochambeau. The lower right tile depicts the American Flag crossed with the French Flag.
Photographed by R. C.
2. Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France and adjacent markers
This marker is the third from the left in this picture.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,958 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
