Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Princeton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 3, 2013
1. Battle of Princeton Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 20.759′ N, 74° 39.641′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from University Place, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the east side of Henry Hall at Princeton University. 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. Washington’s Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); M. Hartley Dodge, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Cope, FAIA & John Stewardson, FAIA (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Princeton WW2 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reunion Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nathaniel Fitz Randolph (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nassau Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Princeton University (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
More about this marker. The plaque consists of a bas relief image of Gen. George Washington leading his troops during the Battle of Princeton.
Also see . . . Battle of Princeton. (Submitted on April 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 3, 2013
2. Battle of Princeton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 3, 2013
3. Marker at Princeton University
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 3, 2013
4. Marker on Henry Hall
The marker can be seen here on the east side of Henry Hall at Princeton University.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
5. Nassau Hall
A portion of the Battle of Princeton was fought on the grounds of Princeton University. Nassau Hall, seen here, still bears scars from American artillery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 6, 2013
6. Battle of Princeton
British Troops are seen here during a reenactment on the Princeton Battlefield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 6, 2013
7. Battle of Princeton Reenactment
Gen. George Washington and his Life Guard (seen at left) observe the fighting on the Princeton Battlefield.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,112 times since then and 100 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week December 29, 2013. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 3, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on April 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
