Lawrence Township in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary War Site
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
1. Revolutionary War Site Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1935.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 16.391′ N, 74° 44.064′ W. Marker was in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was on Lawrenceville Road (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling south. Markers are at the water crossing. Identical markers are on both sides of the street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1800 US-206, Lawrence Township NJ 08648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Jersey and in Greater Princeton. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Revolutionary War Site (approx. 1.4 miles away); Maidenhead Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); John Moores Tavern (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lawrence House, 1840 (approx. 1.8 miles away); First Town Hall (approx. 1.8 miles away); Temple-Ryan Farmhouse (approx. 2 miles away); Welcome to the 1761 Brearley House (approx. 2.2 miles away); Route of Washingtons March (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrence Township.
Also see . . . Battle of Princeton
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Additional commentary.
1. 5 Mile Run Sign has Been Replaced
with a more detailed, sign (indicating a delaying action by the Americans, etc.) Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted July 25, 2014, by Robert Wong of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
2. Marker on Five Mile Run
The skirmish that occured here was a prelude to the January 2, 1777 Battle of Princeton.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
3. Another Revolutionary War Site Marker
Identical markers are located on both sides of Lawrenceville Road at Five Mile Run.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
4. Five Mile Run
The January 1, 1777 skirmish between the American and British armies occured along this stream.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,828 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
