Mill Hill in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Triumphal Arch
Erected 1989 by Kiwanis Club of Trenton.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1777.
Location. 40° 13.105′ N, 74° 45.842′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Mill Hill. Marker is at the intersection of South Broad Street and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street. On a low retaining wall next to a bridge across the Assunpink Creek. Opposite where Lafayette Street meets South Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton NJ 08608, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Assunpink Creek (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Assunpink Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahlon Stacy’s Gristmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Hill Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Regarding Washington’s Triumphal Arch. There are many images of this event. Among the most prominent is a large mural by N.C. Wyeth which hangs in the lobby of the Wachovia Bank on the corner of West State and South Warren Streets.
Two pieces of the original arch still exist, one in the Old Barracks Museum and the other in the Trentoniana Room of the Trenton Public Library.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,027 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 2. submitted on December 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on November 27, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 5. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.