Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capt. Joseph A. Yard
Photographed by Gary Nigh, circa January 2008
1. Capt. Joseph A. Yard Marker
Captain Yard was involved in the export and manufacture of bristled brushes, which proved to be lucrative, but lost his fortune in 1835 due to the wars in Europe. He later was appointed principal keeper of New Jersey State Prison, occupying what is still the wardens house, at Cass and Second Streets. He served in the New York State Assembly in 1849 and 850 and as warden of the Albany State Penitentiary. In the Mexican War he was a captain in Company G, 10th United States Infantry, which he raised from men of Trenton. For the Civil War he raised Company A, 3rd New Jersey Volunteers (3 months) and then formed a company of men to repel Lees invasion of Pennsylvania in June and July, 1863.
Died at his home in Farmingdale, N.J.
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1848.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 13.197′ N, 74° 45.347′ W. Marker was in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It was in Ewing and Carroll. It could be reached from South Clinton Avenue
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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 3 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Other markers no longer nearby. Daniel Budd Bodine (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Dr. John Manners (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Ira Wells Wood (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William Young (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capt. James Olden Paxson (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William R. McKean (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); William Borrow (was within shouting distance of this marker but
Photographed by Gary Nigh, circa March 2008
2. Site of Capt. Joseph A. Yard 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.
More about this marker. This marker is towards the center of the cemetery closer to South Clinton Avenue.
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 1,125 times since then and 22 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.
