Hanover Academy in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
British Light Dragoons
Meeting House
was occupied by the
British
Light Dragoons
December 1776
Erected 1902 by Joseph Wood School.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1776.
Location. 40° 13.278′ N, 74° 45.739′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. Marker is on East Hanover Street, 0 miles west of North Montgomery Street, on the right. Marker is near the entrance of the Friends Meeting House. 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. Friends Meeting House (here, next to this marker); Mahlon Stacy (here, next to this marker); George Clymer (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named George Clymer (a few steps from this marker); Town Hall and Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Churchyard (about 400 feet away); Rev. John Rosbrugh (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Regarding British Light Dragoons.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,227 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
