Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

250th Anniversary of Princeton University

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

1. 250th Anniversary of Princeton University Marker

Inscription. In the nation’s service.
In the service of all nations.

On the occasion
of its 250th anniversary
Princeton University here records
its gratitude to its alumni
for their devotion to the University
and its mission of education,
scholarship and service.

October 22, 1996

Erected 1996 by Princeton University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1730.

Location. 40° 20.958′ N, 74° 39.575′ 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, in front of Nassau Hall. 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. Princeton Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Henry House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nassau Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The President’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Princeton University (within shouting distance of this marker); English Boxwood Plants (within shouting distance

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of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 250th Anniversary of Princeton University (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeton.

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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

2. Marker at Princeton University

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011

3. Nassau Hall

The 250th Anniversary of Princeton University marker is on the pavement in front of Nassau Hall. This building, built in 1754, was occupied by both the British and American armies during the Revolutionary War. Congress also met here in 1783.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 546 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.