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

First Presbyterian Churchyard

Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007

1. First Presbyterian Churchyard Marker

Inscription. This tablet is dedicated to the memory of those men who served in the American Revolution
1775 – 1783
and who were buried in the
First Presbyterian Churchyard
Trenton, N.J.
James Francis Armstrong • John Beatty • Nicholas de Belleville • Alexander Chambers • David R. Chambers • Robert Chambers • David Cowell • Ebenezer Cowell • John Cowell • James Ewing • Moore Furman • Smith Hill • Ellett Howell • Abraham Hunt • John Rosbruch • William Roscoe • Isaac Smith • Elihu Spencer

Erected 1933 by General David Forman Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • 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 1775.

Location. 40° 13.217′ N, 74° 45.793′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. Marker is on East State Street, 0.2 miles North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west. 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. Rev. John Rosbrugh (here, next to this marker); The First Presbyterian Church

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(here, next to this marker); Trenton YMCA (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); British Light Dragoons (about 400 feet away); Friends Meeting House (about 500 feet away); Mahlon Stacy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gary Nigh, February 11, 1999

2. First Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,499 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 6, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.