Fredericksburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hugh Mercer
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
1. Hugh Mercer Monument
Hugh Mercer,
Brigadier-General
in the Army of
The United States;
He died on the 12th of January, 1777,
of the wounds he received
on the 3d of same month,
near Princetown, in New Jersey,
bravely defending the
Liberties of America.
The Congress of the United States
in testimony of his virtues,
and their gratitude,
have caused this monument to be erected.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1777.
Location. 38° 18.256′ N, 77° 28.043′ W. Marker is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fauquier Street, in the median on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Historic Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenmore (within shouting distance of this marker); George Rogers Clark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1916-1917 (about 300 feet away); Historic Kenmore (about 300 feet away); Site of 18th-Century Storehouse (about 400 feet away); To the Confederate Dead (about 700 feet away); Memorial Recreation Park (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fredericksburg.
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers in New Jersey related to General Mercer's mortal wounding and death.
Photographed By Craig Swain, December 13, 2008
2. Hugh Mercer Monument
Photographed By Brandon Fletcher, July 18, 2008
3. Hugh Mercer Marker at dawn
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2023
4. Closeup of Hugh Mercer Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 4. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
