Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fitch’s Shop

Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

1. Fitch’s Shop Marker

Inscription. Nearby, Lt. John Fitch, official State Armourer, operated a gunshop during the Revolution. It was damaged by the Hessians in 1776. On the Delaware, in 1790, he operated the first commercial steamboat that ran on a regular, advertised schedule.

Erected by Mayor’s Citizens Committee, Trenton, N.J.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 40° 13.341′ N, 74° 45.938′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on North Warren Street, 0.1 miles south of Bank Street, on the right when traveling south. In front of New Jersey Catholic Conference Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 North Warren Street, 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. John Fitch’s Gun Shop (a few steps from this marker); Route Taken by Washington (a few steps from this marker); Headquarters of Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall (within shouting distance of this marker); Trenton Battle Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trenton Fire Museum (about 400 feet away); Higbee Street School

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(about 400 feet away); St. Michael's Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Trenton Public Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An older marker about John Fitch’s Gun Shop is on the building housing the New Jersey Catholic Conference

Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

2. Fitch’s Shop Marker

Saint Michael's Episcopal Church is seen across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,365 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.