Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. John Witherspoon
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. Rev. John Witherspoon Marker
Signer, Declaration of Independence
Born February 5, 1722
Died November 15, 1794
Marker placed by
Princeton Chapter NSDAR
Princeton, NJ
Old Kent Chapter NSDAR
Chestertown, MD
July 4, 1996
Erected 1996 by National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1816.
Location. 40° 21.15′ N, 74° 39.6′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from Greenview Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Princeton Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Aaron Burr (here, next to this marker); Paul Robeson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Betsey Stockton (about 500 feet away); Princeton’s Flag Man (about 500 feet away); Bainbridge House (approx.
this page online
Also see . . . John Witherspoon. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 21, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2007
2. Rev. John Witherspoon Marker
6th President of
Princeton College
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker in Princeton Cemetery
The Rev. John Witherspoon marker can be seen here in front of his grave in Princeton Cemetery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
4. Second John Witherspoon Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 5, 2007
5. Grave of Rev. John Witherspoon
Rev. Witherspoon was the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 14, 2019
6. Third John Witherspoon Marker
To the left of the gravesite.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,138 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 4, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on July 4, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on May 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
