Hanover Academy in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Clymer
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0)
Signer of the Constitution of the
United States of America
Deputy from Pennsylvania to
Federal Constitutional Convention
May 25, 1787 – September 17, 1787
Erected 1937 by Pennsylvania Constitution Commemoration Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1775.
Location. 40° 13.288′ N, 74° 45.748′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Hanover Academy. Marker can be reached from East Hanover Street just west of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west. These markers are in the graveyard behind 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. A different marker also named George Clymer (here, next to this marker); British Light Dragoons (a few steps from this marker); Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mahlon Stacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall and Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Churchyard (about 500 feet away); Rev. John Rosbrugh (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Regarding George Clymer. The birthdate listed may be suspect.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2020
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2020
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 1,426 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 6, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 4. submitted on October 27, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.