Hopewell in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Hart
Signer of The Declaration Of Independence
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
1. John Hart Marker
Inscription.
John Hart. Signer of The Declaration Of Independence. Farmstead site of the signer, who lived here 1742-1779. Without formal education, consulted by many, respected by all, "Honest John Hart" gave his property and his life for the cause of liberty. Farmer, miller, judge, speaker of the first New Jersey Assembly, ever the prey of enemy patrols which sought his life and ravaged his property. Broken in health from privation and exposure he died May 11, 1779, age about 69., Guided to this roadless hillside by John Hart's sons Jesse and Nathaniel, Washington's army camped here June 23-24, 1778, before the Battle of Monmouth. The spring from which they drank flows nearby., This marker jointly placed by the New Jersey Societies, Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, 1959.
Farmstead site of the signer, who lived here 1742-1779. Without formal education, consulted by many, respected by all, "Honest John Hart" gave his property and his life for the cause of liberty. Farmer, miller, judge, speaker of the first New Jersey Assembly, ever the prey of enemy patrols which sought his life and ravaged his property. Broken in health from privation and exposure he died May 11, 1779, age about 69.
Guided to this roadless hillside by John Hart's sons Jesse and Nathaniel, Washington's army camped here June 23-24, 1778, before the Battle of Monmouth. The spring from which they drank flows nearby.
This marker jointly placed by the New Jersey Societies, Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution, 1959.
Erected 1959 by the New Jersey Societies, Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution.
W. Marker is in Hopewell, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is on Hart Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hopewell NJ 08525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker for the cave that served as John Hart's refuge while hiding from the British.
John Hart
A signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, July 4th, 1776.
Died in 1780.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
6. John Hart Gravesite Monument
First Speaker of Assembly, Aug. 27th 1776. Member of the Committee of Safety 1775-1776
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
7. John Hart Gravesite Monument
Honor the Patriot's Grave
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
8. John Hart Gravesite Monument
Erected by the State of New Jersey by act, app'ed April 5th, 1865.
Joel Parker, Gov.
Edward W. Scudder, Pres. Senate
Jos. T. Crowell, Speak. House
Jacob Weart, Cjas. A. Skillman, Zephaniah Stout, Comm'rs
Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 11, 2010
9. John Hart Gravesite Monument
Additional plaques at John Hart's gravesite in his honor and that of wife Deborah Scudder Hart.
Placed by Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Inc.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,350 times since then and 95 times this year. Last updated on August 1, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.