Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nathaniel Fitz Randolph
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
1. Nathaniel Fitz Randolph Marker
In Agro Jacet Nostro Immo Svo
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education.
Location. 40° 20.921′ N, 74° 39.677′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It can be reached from Nassau Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at Holder Hall on the campus of Princeton University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08542, 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: The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton (within shouting distance of this marker); Nassau Inn 1756 - 1937 (within shouting distance of this marker); 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); March of the Mill Children (about 300 feet away); English Boxwood Plants (about 300 feet away); The Presidents House (about 300 feet away); Princeton WW2 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Reunion Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
2. Marker at Holder Hall
Nathaniel Fitz Randolph was born in Princeton on November 11, 1793. He donated the original 4 acres that became the home of Princeton University.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
3. Nathaniel Fitz Randolph Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
4. Nassau Hall
Built in 1754, Nassau Hall is the oldest building at Princeton University. It was the first home of the New Jersey Legislature, and served as Capitol of the United States from June 30 through November 4, 1783. It was damaged during during the American Revolution at the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
