Kingston in Franklin Township in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
1. Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown Marker
Washington
with his army
retired to Morristown
after his victory
at Princeton
January – 1777
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 40° 22.495′ N, 74° 36.927′ W. Marker is in Franklin Township, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It is in Kingston. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (New Jersey Route 27) and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kingston Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Kingston Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingston Revolutionary War Soldiers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rockingham (approx. 0.7 miles away); Kate McFarlane and Josephine Swann (approx. ¾ mile away); Maybury Hill (approx. 1½ miles away); Joseph Hewes
this page online
More about this marker. This is one of a series of markers placed by the DAR indicating Washington’s route from the Battle of Princeton to the encampment in Morristown.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. A list of markers along the route Washington’s Army took from Princeton to Morristown. It's best to study them in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. New Jersey During the Revolution. Website that details the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. Included are the Battle of Princeton and the encampments at Morristown. (Submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Kingston Presbyterian Cemetery Posting on Find-a-Grave. Location of Marker. (Submitted on July 17, 2010, by Deb Hartshorn of Burlington County, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
2. Kingston Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
3. Marker on Main Street
Marker is seen here along the southern wall of the Kingston Presbyterian Cemetery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2010
4. Kingston Presbyterian Cemetery
The Route from Princeton to Morristown marker is located to the left of the cemetery entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,269 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
