Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Princeton University
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. Princeton University Marker
Dei Sub Numine Viget is the motto for Princeton University. Its English translation is “Under God's Power She Flourishes”.
1726 1746 1896
The Log College
Opened 1726 at Neshaminy,
was discontinued in 1746,
when members of the Synods
of New York and Philadelphia
and supporters of
the Log College
united in the organization of
The College of New Jersey
at Elizabeth Town.
First charter granted Oct. 22, 1746
by King George the Second
through John Hamilton,
acting Governor in Chief
of the Province of New Jersey.
Second charter granted Sept. 13, 1748
by King George the Second
through Jonathan Belcher, M.A.
Governor in Chief
of the Province of New Jersey.
On Oct. 22, 1896, the name of
the College of New Jersey
was changed to
Princeton University
Dei Sub Numine Viget
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1816.
Location. 40° 20.929′ N, 74° 39.562′ 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 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. Nassau Hall (here, next to this marker); Princeton Speech (here, next to this marker); 250th Anniversary of Princeton University
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
2. Princeton University Marker
The marker is located to the left of the front door at Nassau Hall.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker at Nassau Hall
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
4. Princeton University
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
5. Nassau Hall at Princeton University
Nassau Hall was built in 1754 and was the main building of the Princeton campus. It was occupied by the British and American armies during the Revolutionary War. Princeton also served as Capital of the United States when Congress met in Nassau Hall in 1783.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on February 2, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
