Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel Budd Bodine
Photographed By Gary Nigh, circa January 2008
1. Daniel Budd Bodine Marker
He operated country general stores throughout Burlington and Monmouth Counties before moving to Trenton.
He served as Chancery Court clerk of New Jersey from 1851 to 1856 and served as mayor of Trenton from 1877 to 1879.
He was part-owner of several lumber and coal businesses, including Grant & Bodine and Bodine & Bullus (both were on Perry Street near the canal feeder). He helped found the State Street Methodist Church, serving as the superintendent of its Sunday school and as a trustee.
He was a director of the Trenton Banking Co. from 1874 to 1881.
Died Aug. 18, 1881, at his home at 109 E. State St.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1848.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 13.195′ N, 74° 45.345′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. Marker could be reached from South Clinton Avenue near Barlow Street. This marker is the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rider College (about 500 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 600 feet away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (about 700 feet away); Firemen’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trenton Police (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
More about this marker. This marker is towards the center of the cemetery closer to South Clinton Avenue.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, circa March 2008
2. Site of Daniel Budd Bodine Marker
This marker's pedestal was destroyed but the actual marker was recovered and moved to the Trentoniana Room of the Trenton Public Library for safe keeping.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,036 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
