Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Princeton War Memorial

Original Engraving on War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C., February 10, 2008

1. Original Engraving on War Memorial

Inscription. Hold dear our sons and daughters
who gave their lives
in the World War for Freedom
1914 — 1918

Erected by Borough and Vicinity of Princeton.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 40° 20.897′ N, 74° 39.834′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Memorial is at the intersection of Nassau Street and Mercer Street on Nassau Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French Markets (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Einstein (within shouting distance of this marker); The Princeton Bell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Princeton Battle Monument (about 600 feet away); Colonel John Haslet (about 600 feet away); Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France (about 600 feet away); New Jersey Patriots (about 600 feet away); Marines in the Revolution (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

More about this memorial. This monument was originally dedicated after World War I. The names of most major "wars" or military actions have been added

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to the monument on the left or right of the monument's dedication text.

The marker has an interesting design in that visitors can step onto it and sit on the marker itself.

Emblem on Main Monument Platform image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Emblem on Main Monument Platform

Emblem was part of the original monument design and acknowledges the traits of Patriotism, Gallantry, and Devotion as it related to soldiers of "The World War" of 1914-1918.

Marker as Seen from Mercer Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

3. Marker as Seen from Mercer Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,219 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.