Downtown in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Trent House
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
1. William Trent House Marker
Chief Justice of New Jersey 1723-1724
from whom Trenton derived its name
was his home until his death in 1724
Other owners or occupants of the house were
Lewis Morris
First Governor of New Jersey
as a separate Province
Resident 1742-1746
Col. John Cox
Assistant Quartermaster General
of the Continental Army
Owner 1778-1792. Resident 1778-1790
Philemon Dickerson
Governor of New Jersey 1836-1837
Owner 1835-1838
Rodman McCamley Price
Governor of New Jersey 1854-1857
Resident 1854-1859
Erected 1954 by Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.
Location. 40° 12.783′ N, 74° 45.94′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Market Street and William Trent Place. Marker is on the side wall of the William Trent House. The House is surrounded by a brick wall and is located across the street from the Richard Hughes Justice
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named William Trent House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named William Trent House (a few steps from this marker); William Trent House (NHL) (within shouting distance of this marker); Trent House (within shouting distance of this marker); Trenton Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mercer County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Church of the Sacred Heart (approx. ¼ mile away); House of Alexander Douglass (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers are for two markers also at the William Trent House.
Photographed By Gary Nigh, December 2007
2. William Trent House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 27, 2014
3. William Trent House with Marker
The marker can be seen on the left end of the Trent House.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, December 10, 2016
4. Gen. Washington in the William Trent House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,278 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2007, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. 3. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 10, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
