Allegheny West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Hugh Mercer
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
1. General Hugh Mercer Marker
General
Hugh Mercer
a native of Scotland;
as assistant surgeon
in the Battle of
Culloden;
The companion of
Washington in the
Indian Wars of
1755 – 56;
He received a medal
from the Corporation
of Philadelphia for
courage and conduct
in the Indian
settlement at
Kittanning.
[ Left Plaque ]
Dedicated to the
memory of
General Hugh Mercer
who fell for the
sacred cause of
human liberty and
American Independence
in the Battle of
Princeton.
He poured out his
blood for a
generous principle.
[ Right Plaque ]
General
Hugh Mercer,
a physician of
Fredericksburg
Virginia, was
distinguished for
his skill and learning,
his gentleness and
decision, his
refinement and
humanity, his elevated
honour and his
devotion to the great
cause of civil and
religious liberty.
[ Rear Plaque ]
The St. Andrew’s
Society of
Philadelphia, offers
this humble tribute
to the memory of an
illustrious brother.
When a grateful
posterity shall bid
the trophied memorial
rise to the martyrs,
who sealed with their
blood the Charter of
an Empire’s Liberties,
there shall not be
wanting a monument
to him,
this page online
Washington mourned,
as, “The worthy and
brave Mercer.”
Erected by The St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 40° 0.265′ N, 75° 11.349′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Allegheny West. Marker can be reached from Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Laurel Hill Cemetery in section G Lot 121. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Hector Tyndale (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas McKean (within shouting distance of this marker); Commodore Isaac Hull (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant Joseph Bonnell (about 300 feet away); Elisha Kent Kane (about 300 feet away); Charles Thomson (about 300 feet away); Laurel Hill Cemetery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.
Also see . . .
1. Hugh Mercer. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
2. General Hugh Mercer Marker (Left)
2. Hugh Mercer. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
3. General Hugh Mercer Marker (Right)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
4. General Hugh Mercer Marker (Rear)
via Wikipedia, Unknown
5. Hugh Mercer
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
6. General Hugh Mercer Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
7. Monument in Laurel Hill Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011
8. Grave Stone of General Hugh Mercer
Hugh Mercer's grave stone is located in front of the memorial (see photo 6).
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 28, 2009
9. Thomas Clarke House
General Mercer was mortally wounded near here during the Battle of Princeton. He died a week later in this house still standing on the battlefield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 7, 2013
10. General Hugh Mercer Died in this Bed
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 27, 2013
11. Plaque at Fort Mercer, NJ
Mortally wounded at Princeton, Jan. 3, 1777
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,113 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on October 8, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 10. submitted on September 27, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11. submitted on October 30, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
