Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph Henry House
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1965
Erected 1965 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 20.967′ N, 74° 39.541′ W. Marker is in Princeton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker can be reached from Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the west side of the house, on the grounds of Princeton University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princeton NJ 08542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton University (within shouting distance of this marker); Nassau Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); English Boxwood Plants (about 400 feet away); John Witherspoon (about 400 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,023 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on June 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.