Ewing and Carroll in Trenton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mercer Cemetery at Trenton
(On the Left Side)
Organized 1842
Restored 1992
(On the Right Side)
Within these walls rest statesmen, politicians, soldiers and plain citizens of 19th century Trenton. Mercer Cemetery itself is a monument to their contributions to the life of this city.
(At the Back [Magowan Street] Entrance)
Historic Grave Sites
1. Sgt. John P. Beech
2. James Taylor
3. John O. Raum
4. William Potts Sherman
5. Charles Hewitt
6. William Borrow
7. Dr. John Manners
8. Charles Chauncey Haven
9. William R. McKean
10. Dr. John McKelway
11. Hamilton Family
12. John Briest
13. Capt. James Olden Paxson
14. Ira Wells Wood
15. William Young
16. Daniel Budd Bodine
17. Capt. Joseph A. Yard
Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 40° 13.211′ N, 74° 45.344′ W. Marker is in Trenton, New Jersey, in Mercer County. It is in Ewing and Carroll. Marker can be reached from South Clinton Avenue. Mercer Cemetery which is located on South Clinton Avenue between Magowan and Barlow Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trenton NJ 08609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (within shouting distance of this marker); Rider College (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mercer Cemetery at Trenton (about 500 feet away); Delaware and Raritan Canal (about 700 feet away); The Trenton Connection (about 700 feet away); Firemen’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trenton Police (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mill Hill Playhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trenton.
More about this marker. There are general markers at the main entrance on South Clinton Avenue, at the rear of the cemetery off of Magowan Street opposite the back entrance of the Department of Environmental Protection Building and at a service entrance from Barlow Street. The marker map index plaque is at the Magowan Street Entrance.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,095 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on January 5, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 3, 2008, by Gary Nigh of Trenton, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.