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

The Signing of the Ratification of the Constitution

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2020

1. The Signing of the Ratification of the Constitution Marker

Inscription. This tablet commemorates the signing of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States by the thirty-nine commissioners of the State of New Jersey, executed on the site of this bank on the 18th day of December 1787.

The one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution was here celebrated on the 11th day of November 1937.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1937.

Location. 40° 13.213′ N, 74° 45.966′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of West State Street and South Warren Street, on the right when traveling east on West State Street. Marker is located on the wall of the Wachovia bank. 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. Abraham Hunt House (a few steps from this marker); First Professional Basketball Game (a few steps from this marker); Many Meetings During the Revolutionary War (within shouting distance of this marker); First Synagogue (within shouting distance of this marker); Government House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the 1776 Hunterdon County Court House and Gaol

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Golden Swan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Douglass House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, November 2007

2. The Signing of the Ratification of the Constitution Marker

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 1,023 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.