Hightstown in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
East Windsor Township Civil War Monument
Photographed by R. C.
1. East Windsor, New Jersey, Civil War Monument Marker
Erected by Their Greatful Fellow Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 16.246′ N, 74° 31.677′ W. Marker is in Hightstown, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is at the intersection of Stockton Street and Rogers Ave. on Stockton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hightstown NJ 08520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hightstown World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hightstown (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1713 East Jersey Cottage (approx. 1.8 miles away); Parsonage Barn (approx. 2.4 miles away); Site of House of Dr. Hezekiah Stites (approx. 2.4 miles away); The First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.6 miles away); U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cranberry Mills (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hightstown.
Additional commentary.
1. Further explanation of additional
this page online
The symbols on the monument appear to be a representation of the New Jersey state coat of arms. The shield has three plows with a horse's head above it. The two women represent the goddesses of Liberty and Agriculture. A ribbon at the bottom includes the year of independence 1776; and reads Liberty and Prosperity.
— Submitted May 21, 2010, by Martha Runyon of Trenton, New Jersey.
2. The monument is due to be cleaned in the Spring of 2011
Through an American Recovery and Investment Act grant, this monument is due to be cleaned this spring.
— Submitted February 21, 2011, by Richard Pratt of Hightstown, New Jersey.
Photographed by R. C.
2. Unknown Symbols on Monument
Time has been harsh on the carvings of these two figures.
Photographed by R. C.
3. Mercer County, New Jersey Crest
Photographed by R. C.
4. Eagle at Top of Monument
Photographed by R. C.
5. List of Mercer County Fallen Soldiers
Photographed by R. C.
6. Voorhees Dye - List of Fallen Soldiers
Photographed by R. C.
7. Marker Viewed from Stockton Ave. Heading East
Photographed by R. C.
8. United States Crest on Rear of Monument
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 2,387 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 15, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
