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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mercer County

 
Clickable Map of Mercer County, Kentucky and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Mercer County, KY (99) Anderson County, KY (10) Boyle County, KY (131) Garrard County, KY (21) Jessamine County, KY (32) Washington County, KY (37) Woodford County, KY (49)  MercerCounty(99) Mercer County (99)  AndersonCounty(10) Anderson County (10)  BoyleCounty(131) Boyle County (131)  GarrardCounty(21) Garrard County (21)  JessamineCounty(32) Jessamine County (32)  WashingtonCounty(37) Washington County (37)  WoodfordCounty(49) Woodford County (49)
Harrodsburg is the county seat for Mercer County
Adjacent to Mercer County, Kentucky
      Anderson County (10)  
      Boyle County (131)  
      Garrard County (21)  
      Jessamine County (32)  
      Washington County (37)  
      Woodford County (49)  
 
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101 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — The Mother Town of Kentucky
Erected by The Woman's Club of Harrodsburg honoring The Mother Town of Kentucky founded June 16, 1776 and remembering the first mothers of the west to enter the wilderness. Mrs. Daniel Boone • Mrs. Hugh McGary • Mrs. Richard Hogan Mrs. Thomas . . . Map (db m152942) HM
102 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 14 — Thompson / Wickliffe House
Built in 1887 after his original home burned, this Italianate residence was the home of renowned criminal lawyer Philip B. and Martha Montgomery Thompson. Graced by exquisitely crafted cherry woodwork. Note Celtic cross on tower.Map (db m152996) HM
103 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 30 — United Methodist Church and Parsonage
Reconstructed in 1940 on the foundations of the 1840 and 1889 Methodist Church after a devastating fire. Has original bell from the first church. The congregation has been meeting here since 1828. The circa 1840 Greek Revival house is the oldest . . . Map (db m152872) HM
104 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 22 — United Presbyterian Church
Built in 1853 and expanded in 1913, this Gothic Revival building houses a congregation which originally worshipped at Cane Run. They moved to Harrodsburg and built on this site in 1818. Differences caused by the Civil War precipitated a split in the . . . Map (db m152868) HM
105 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 36 — VanArsdall / Sale House
This Beaux Arts style home was built in 1905 for G. Alfred Curry. In 1919, it was purchased by Dr. Condit B. VanArsdall, Sr. whose daughter Elizabeth married Forest “Aggie” Sale. Mr. Sale was a Captain of the 1933 University of Kentucky . . . Map (db m152939) HM
106 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 2050 / 47 — West Side School
This African American School was erected on this property in 1930, thanks to a donation from the Julius Rosenwald Fund. west Side was the only elementary and high school for African American children in Mercer County. It united the faculty, . . . Map (db m153033) HM
107 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 31 — White Hall
Situated on in-lot 37, portions of house built as early as 1840 by Robert and Priscilla Robertson. Purchased in 1891 by Thomas and Mary Grimes Hardin. Remained in Hardin family until 1959. Is presently owned and occupied by a financial institution.Map (db m152874) HM
108 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 1530 — Wilderness Revival
Scene of the first of a series of religious revivals conducted in Kentucky during April and May of 1776. The Rev. Thomas Tinsley, a Baptist minister, was assisted by William Hickman in meetings held here under a spreading elm tree. The tree was only . . . Map (db m68254) HM
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109 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 28 — William McBride House
Built in 1822 by William and Jane Haggin McBride parents of Confederate General James Haggin McBride. Once the home of Terah Templin Haggin, McBride's brother-in-law and father of James Ben Ali Haggin. Contains Matthew P. Lowery woodwork.Map (db m152878) HM
110 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg — 11 — Woodsland
All materials for this Virginia style house came from the immediate property with the hand fired brick on the front wall laid in Flemish bond. It was built in 1810 by Archibald and Annie Adams Woods and still remains in the family.Map (db m153070) HM
111 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg, Shakertown — 627 — "Morgan's Men" HereConfederate Raids and Invasions and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky.
Shakers hid their horses as CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry came this way July 13, 1862. But he forbade command to trespass or molest Shakers out of respect for their religion. Grateful for this good treatment Shakers fed Morgan and his men . . . Map (db m218273) HM
112 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg, Shakertown — 1816 — Old Mail Stage Route
Completed by 1839, Lexington-Harrodsburg-Perryville Turnpike (KY 68) ran through center of Pleasant Hill. Road became part of interstate Zanesville (Ohio)-Florence (Ala.) mail stage route. Stages discontinued here by 1877. Turnpike brought the . . . Map (db m218275) HM
113 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg, Shakertown — 1817 — Shaker Landing / Shaker Landing Road
Shaker Landing At foot of this road is landing purchased by Shakers, 1830. Site made Pleasant Hill busy river port and ferry crossing. Quality Shaker products left here for downriver markets as far away as New Orleans. During Civil War, ferry . . . Map (db m218263) HM
114 Kentucky, Mercer County, Harrodsburg, Shakertown — 1481 — Shakertown at Pleasant Hill
Mother Ann Lee and small band of converts came from England to New York, 1774. She was founder of Shakerism in America. Shakerism introduced in Mercer County by Elisha Thomas, Samuel and Henry Banta. After attending a Revival at Concord, Bourbon . . . Map (db m218264) HM
115 Kentucky, Mercer County, Salvisa — 328 — Pioneer Teacher, 1779 / McAfee Station
Pioneer Teacher, 1779 John May, first teacher in school at McAfee Station, 1779. One of four Ky. Dist. delegates, 1781, to Va. House of Burgesses. First clerk of Supreme Court, Ky. Dist. and one of original trustees of Transylvania Seminary, . . . Map (db m105541) HM
116 Kentucky, Mercer County, Salvisa — 928 — Pioneer Teacher, 1779 / McAfee Station
Pioneer Teacher, 1779 John May, first teacher in school at McAfee Station, 1779. One of four Ky. Dist. delegates, 1781, to Va. House of Burgesses. First clerk of Supreme Court, Ky. Dist. and one of original trustees of Transylvania Seminary, . . . Map (db m105460) HM
117 Kentucky, Mercer County, Salvisa — 1751 — Warwick/Oregon / Warwick
Warwick/Oregon Warwick flourished for some 50 years and was succeeded by Oregon. Both were early shipping ports. Flatboats, during Warwick era, and later steamboats, at Oregon, ran regularly between here and New Orleans. This point was at head . . . Map (db m105463) HM
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118 Missouri, Mercer County, Mercer — Mercer County
[side 1] Here in Missouri's north central glacial plains, Mercer County was organized, 1845. Named for Rev. War Gen. Hugh Mercer, the county is in territory ceded by Iowa, Sac, and Fox tribes in 1824. Indians hunted in the . . . Map (db m179701) HM
119 Missouri, Mercer County, Princeton — Calamity Jane1852-1903
Born Martha Jane Canary, on a farm east of Princeton. She became a symbol of the Wild West. Calamity Jane was buried next to Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood, S.D.Map (db m188200) HM
120 Missouri, Mercer County, Princeton, Morgan Township — In Honor of Our Boys Who Answered Their Country's Call
Revolutionary War 1775-1783 Civil War 1861-1866 Spanish American War 1898-1902 World War 1917-1919 ”They were soldiers and sailors, all brave and true, and protected our colors, the red, white, and blue.”Map (db m216897) WM
121 Missouri, Mercer County, Princeton, Morgan Township — Princeton
On April 6, 1846 The City of Princeton had its beginning when 22 Lots were sold. It was named for the battle in which General Mercer, the county's namesake, was killed. Samuel Speer owned the site and had a dwelling, a stable and a blacksmith shop. . . . Map (db m188198) HM
122 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township — Bear Tavern Road
"All our hopes were blasted by that unhappy affair at Trenton" — Lord George Germain, British Colonel Secretary
Bear Tavern Road Historic route of Continental troops to Trenton where Washington achieved his . . . Map (db m33228) HM
123 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township — Temple-Ryan Farmhouse
Temple-Ryan Farmhouse c. 1750 Has Been Placed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places By the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection May 6, 1971 And on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States . . . Map (db m36491) HM
124 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township, Hopewell Township — Mercer Airport
Dedicated to the memory of General High Mercer a distinguished officer in the Continental Army who died from wounds received in the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777. From him, Mercer County, created in 1838, received its name. . . . Map (db m10623) HM
125 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township, West Trenton — An Historic Crossroad
Near this site, in the early morning hours of December 26, 1776, General George Washington divided his Continental Army of 2,400 men for a two-pronged, surprise attack on the Hessian garrison in Trenton. One column under the command of General . . . Map (db m9877) HM
126 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township, West Trenton — 234 — Church Cemeteryat Ewing Presbyterian Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
Thirty-five veterans of the Revolution lie buried here in this 1708 cemetery of the Ewing Presbyterian Church.Map (db m122269) HM
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127 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township, West Trenton — Hopewell Church
This wall encloses a portion of a plot of two acres whereon was erected in 1704 the first Christian church within the present confines of Mercer County. Early records refer to it as “Hopewell Church” and “Christ Church”. It was built . . . Map (db m4073) HM
128 New Jersey, Mercer County, Ewing Township, West Trenton — In Memory of their Revolutionary Ancestors
In Memory of their Revolutionary Ancestors these Oak Trees were Planted by the Members of General Mercer Chapter, D.A.R. Trenton, N.J. In Cooperation with the Shade Tree Commission of Mercer CountyMap (db m241913) WM
129 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Square, Mercerville-Hamilton Square — Hamilton Square Honor RollNew Jersey
Erected in grateful memory and honor to the men and women of this community who served their country faithfully in World War II and with special tribute to the following who in addition gave their lives Raymond E. Warner 32067335 . . . Map (db m35990) HM
130 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Square, Mercerville-Hamilton Square — World War I MonumentHonor Roll
In honor of the citizens of this vicinity who served our country in the great World War of 1914-1918 —————————— H. Dallas Fogg • Foster H. Van Ness • Joseph R. Williams • William P. . . . Map (db m35991) HM
131 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township — Pearl Harbor Memorial Extension
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of our 2,403 comrades in arms who made the supreme sacrifice during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the surrounding installations December 7, 1941 May all who come here to rest remember their . . . Map (db m193669) WM
132 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, Mercerville — 3 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777Map (db m4251) HM
133 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, Mercerville — 6 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777Map (db m4256) HM
134 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, Mercerville — 8 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777Map (db m4260) HM
135 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, Mercerville-Hamilton Square — 4 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777Map (db m4252) HM
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136 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, Mercerville-Hamilton Square — 5 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
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137 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hamilton Township, White Horse — World War II Memorial
Dedicated in honor of men and women who served in World War IIMap (db m160172) WM
138 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hightstown — East Windsor Township Civil War Monument
To the memory of the heroic volunteers of East Windsor Township who gave their lives as a sacrifice for their country and humanity in the suppression of the Great Rebellion of 1861-65.Map (db m5431) HM
139 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hightstown — Hightstown
Named for John and Mary Hight, who purchased 3,000 acres here in 1721. Their log house and mill once stood in this area.Map (db m13170) HM
140 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hightstown — Hightstown World War II Memorial
We are grateful to these Hightstown area men who gave their lives in the service of their country John F. Campbell • Robert W. Cutinelle • George F. Dennis • Franklin Ely • Martin Greenberg • William Hoffman • George Huber • Edward Hutchinson • . . . Map (db m88555) HM
141 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — Delaware and Bound Brook Railroad Historic District
Hopewell Frog War was just east of here. For more information visit the Hopewell train station.Map (db m98725) HM
142 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — Hopewell Academy
Founded here in Baptist Parsonage, 1756. Alumni James Manning and Hezekiah Smith developed Brown University.Map (db m31797) HM
143 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — Hopewell Call To Duty
Erected by Hopewell Post, American Legion, in honor of those of Hopewell and vicinity who responded to the Nation's call to duty.Map (db m37207) HM
144 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — Joab Houghton
Sunday, April 23, 1775, news of the Battle of Lexington reached Hopewell. While the people were worshiping in the First Baptist Church, at the close, Joab Houghton, standing on this block, inspired the men with love of liberty and desire for . . . Map (db m31800) HM
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145 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell — John HartSigner of The Declaration Of Independence
Farmstead site of the signer, who lived here 1742-1779. Without formal education, consulted by many, respected by all, "Honest John Hart" gave his property and his life for the cause of liberty. Farmer, miller, judge, speaker of the first New . . . Map (db m229676) HM
146 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Ewing Township — Bridges, Roads, and Railroads of Jacobs Creek
Bear Tavern Roa2qd Although much of the surrounding countryside has changed over the course of the more than two centuries that have passed since George Washington and the Continental Army made their famous march to Trenton in late December of . . . Map (db m229685) WM
147 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Ewing Township — Geography & Historic Landscape of Jacobs Creek
Early Development Attracted by rich soils, farmers began settling in the area around Jacobs Creek as early as the late 17th century. The agricultural landscape and heritage they established defined the region’s unique identity. Prior to . . . Map (db m185271) HM
148 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Ewing Township — Washington’s March to TrentonDecember 26th, 1776 — “My Noble Men! Press Onward! On!” —
On Christmas night, 1776, the Continental Army, under the command of General George Washington, crossed the Delaware River and began what is known as the Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution. A few hundred feet from where you now stand, . . . Map (db m237180) HM
149 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Titusville — Continental Lane
Road over which Washington’s army began its march to Trenton December 26, 1776.Map (db m10378) HM
150 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Titusville — Henry Phillips House
Henry Phillips was a third generation Phillips family member in Pleasant Valley; his grandfather arrived in 1737. Ca, 1805, Henry constructed the stone section of the house on the land he inherited from his father. Ca, 1830, he added the large frame . . . Map (db m94714) HM
151 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Titusville — Johnson Ferry House
This farmhouse is the only existing structure within the park that witnessed the Crossing of the Continental troops on December 25-26, 1776. It was built around 1740 by Rutger Jansen, a Dutchman from Flatbush, Long Island, on a tract of 490 acres . . . Map (db m10374) HM
152 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Titusville — Prelude to Victory
You might well imagine that General George Washington stood where you are now stand as he patiently watched his force of 2400 troops march up from the boats on the river over the road in the immediate foreground. Through his officers he would direct . . . Map (db m166092) HM
153 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Titusville — Site of Crossing
[Marker Front]: View of the Delaware River at the site where Washington crossed from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, Christmas Night, 1776, with 2400 men, artillery and supplies. The troops marched nine miles to attack the Hessians stationed at . . . Map (db m10379) HM
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154 New Jersey, Mercer County, Hopewell Township, Titusville — The March to TrentonDecember 26, 1776 — Washington Crossing State Park —
“The troops marched with the most profound silence and good order. They arrived by two routes at the same time, about half an hour after daylight, within one mile of the town. The storm continued with great violence …” Colonel . . . Map (db m10450) HM
155 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lambertville — Village Store
School teacher John Harbourt built this stone building as a school house or a store, thus founding the village of Harbourton. A village store operated here from at least 1814 to 1963, with a post office included.Map (db m192382) HM
156 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lambertville, Titusville — Howell Living History FarmWomen’s Heritage Trail — Women in Farm Live —
Howell Living History Farm depicts family farm life during the first years of the 20th Century, when both crops and livestock, were raised from livelihood. The farmhouse on the property, while dating back to the early 1800’s, is used to illustrate . . . Map (db m94717) HM
157 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township — Revolutionary War Site Reported missing
Five Mile Run, location of skirmish January 1, 1777. Position of American advance party January 2, 1777.Map (db m7268) HM
158 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township — Revolutionary War Site[Shabakunk Creek]
Under the command of Colonel Edward Hand a successful delaying action, fought at the Shabakunk Creek, prevented British forces fron reaching Trenton before nightfall where the Second Battle of Trenton took place at the Assunpink Creek January 2, . . . Map (db m9888) HM
159 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township — 9 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777Map (db m4262) HM
160 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township, Lawrenceville — First Town Hall1931 – 1944
Joseph Scudder House c. 1779Map (db m9919) HM
161 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township, Lawrenceville — John Moore’s Tavern1804 – 1817
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162 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township, Lawrenceville — Lawrence House, 1840
Home of the wheelwright and site of the wheelwright shop. Harvey Brearley’s store 1837Map (db m9918) HM
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163 New Jersey, Mercer County, Lawrence Township, Lawrenceville — 328 — Maidenhead Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
Organized during 1698, this Presbyterian congregation was among the earliest in America. Part of this church was built in 1764.Map (db m122268) HM
164 New Jersey, Mercer County, Montgomery, Skillman — Province Line Road
In 1664, the Duke of York sold New Jersey, or "Nova Caesaria" to Lord Berkley and Sir George Carteret. East Jersey: Carteret's Trustees sold a "Half" in 1682 to twelve associates, thereafter proprietors of East Jersey. West Jersey: Berkley . . . Map (db m16862) HM
165 New Jersey, Mercer County, Mount Rose — The Historic Village of Mount Rose
Originally known as Stout's Corner, Mount Rose emerged as a village in the 1820s. By 1880 it boasted a school, post office, sawmill and several shops. It was perhaps best known as a center of applejack whiskey production. Two distilleries operated . . . Map (db m18264) HM
166 New Jersey, Mercer County, Pennington — British Horses
British Troops exercised their horses over this wall December 1776 Marked by Penelope Hart Chapter, D.A.R. 1939Map (db m64109) HM
167 New Jersey, Mercer County, Pennington — Delaware and Bound Brook RR
Delaware and Bound Brook (Reading) Railroad Historic District Map (db m229684) HM
168 New Jersey, Mercer County, Pennington — Pennington
Pennington Settled in 1708 First known as Queenstown Incorporated in 1890 as the Borough of PenningtonMap (db m64110) HM
169 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — 10 of 12 — <br>Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777Map (db m4263) HM
170 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — “The Washington-Rochambeau Historic Route”
On this site, the allied American and French troops of Generals Washington and Le Comte de Rochambeau encamped August 29 to September 1, 1781 enroute to their Victory at Yorktown American independence was assured there in Virginia by the defeat . . . Map (db m64117) HM
171 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — 250th Anniversary of Princeton University
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 . . . Map (db m44846) HM
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172 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — 250th Anniversary of Princeton University
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Princeton University, the area communities express appreciation to the University for its contribution to their cultural, intellectual and economic vitality.Map (db m44851) HM
173 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Aaron Burr
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174 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Albert Einstein1879 - 1955
E = mc²‎ (1905) Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world. (1929)
Born in Ulm Germany on March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein became a . . . Map (db m64135) HM
175 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Annis' Grotto
The terraced garden of Annis Boudinot Stockton (1736-1801) included a grotto. While traveling in England in 1766, her husband, Richard, investigated the gardens at Twickenham, the estate of poet Alexander Pope, for inspiration. He also brought . . . Map (db m208141) HM
176 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Bainbridge House
1766 Bainbridge House 158 Nassau StreetMap (db m62297) HM
177 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Battle of Princeton
< No Further Inscription >Map (db m64121) HM
178 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Betsey StocktonWomen’s Heritage Trail — Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church —
Betsey Stockton (1798-1865) began life as a slave for the prominent Stockton family in Princeton. When she gained her freedom at the age of 20, she became a missionary, traveling to Hawaii (Sandwich Islands), Canada and Philadelphia, teaching school . . . Map (db m94762) HM
179 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Burial Site of those who fell in the Battle of Princeton
Near here lie buried the American and British officers and soldiers who fell in the Battle of Princeton January 3rd, 1777 Here freedom stood by slaughtered friend and foe, and ere the wrath paled or that sunset died, looked through the . . . Map (db m149806) HM
180 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France
Commanded by General de Rochambeau during their march to victory at Yorktown August 31, 1781Map (db m5382) HM
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181 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Colonel John Haslet
A Patriot of considerable distinction, Colonel John Haslet was the Commander of Delaware's first Continental Regiment. A native of County Londonderry, Ireland, he emigrated to America in 1757. Haslet was a graduate of the University of Glasgow, and . . . Map (db m5380) HM
182 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Colonnade and Gravesite
This colonnade was originally part of Mathew Newkirk’s home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later called St. George’s Hall. The house was designed by Thomas U. Walter, who later designed the dome on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D. C. In . . . Map (db m10153) HM
183 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Demonstration GardenGift of Colleen Goggins
These six beds are used as a demonstration garden with a changing horticultural theme each year. Their layout recalls the kitchen garden that existed on the side of the current parking lot. In the 1920s, a cousin who had visited the Stocktons as . . . Map (db m208133) HM
184 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — English Boxwood Plants
These English Boxwood plants were grown from George Washington’s hedges planted November 1798 on his Mount Vernon estate.Map (db m64119) HM
185 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — French Markets
The Garden Club of Princeton a founding member of the Garden Club of America established the French Markets during World War I for French War Relief and later for The Club’s Civic Projects These markets have been held in the Spring and Autumn for . . . Map (db m10620) HM
186 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — From Trenton to Princeton
Following the Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River and the First Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, George Washington’s army re-crossed the river back into Pennsylvania. The British and German troops reacted to their defeat at Trenton . . . Map (db m149799) HM
187 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — General Hugh Mercer
To the memory of General Hugh Mercer, the revered martyr of American Independence. Born in Scotland about 1720. Educated as a physician. Emigrated to America 1747. Was appointed by Congress June 5, 1776, a brigadier general in the American Army. . . . Map (db m10081) HM
188 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Historic Portico Preservation and Rebuilding
The preservation and rebuilding here of this historic portico were due to the leadership of the architects of New Jersey in commemoration of the centennial year of the American Institute of Architecture in 1937. Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-88) was . . . Map (db m149805) HM
189 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Horse Chestnut Walk
A path following the original road and continuing the line of Nassau Street remained an entrance to Morven until the property was subdivided in 1891. For pedestrians, it was the most direct route from downtown Princeton. Originally, it was . . . Map (db m208139) HM
190 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — John Witherspoon1723 - 1794
Preacher “One of the most useful qualifications of a good minister is that he have a lively sense of religion upon his own heart.”             John Witherspoon Born in Gifford, Scotland, in 1723, Witherspoon was educated at the . . . Map (db m44842) HM
191 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Joseph Henry House
has been designated a 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. . . . Map (db m44814) HM
192 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Joseph Hewes
Born here, 1730, he later moved to North Carolina. He signed the Declaration of Independence for that state in 1776.Map (db m64113) HM
193 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — M. Hartley Dodge, Jr.
In memory of M. Hartley Dodge, Jr. Class of 1930 Killed in France August 29, 1930 His sun is gone down while it was yet day.Map (db m64136) WM
194 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — March of the Mill Children100th Anniversary
Princeton, New Jersey July 1903 – July 2003 Mary Harris “Mother” Joneswas a crusader for workers’ rights. She led several hundred children who worked in the textile mills on a march from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to President . . . Map (db m44850) HM
195 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Marines in the Revolution
Dedicated to the Continental Marines Who Fought with General Washington's Troops During the Battle of Princeton January 3, 1777Map (db m5430) HM
196 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Maybury Hill
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1725Map (db m64133) HM
197 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Nassau Hall
This building, erected in 1756 by the College of New Jersey and named Nassau Hall in honor of King William III, was seized by British forces for military purposes in 1776, and retaken by the American Army January 3, 1777. Here met from June 30, . . . Map (db m44832) HM
198 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Nassau Inn – 1756 - 1937
The original “Nassau Inn” stood on this site for nearly 200 years. Many of America’s early statesmen stopped overnight in this half-way house on the stage coach journey between New York and Philadelphia. At times as many as thirty . . . Map (db m64118) HM
199 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Nathaniel Fitz Randolph
Near this spot lie the remains of Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, the generous giver of the land upon which the original buildings of this University were erected. In Agro Jacet Nostro Immo SvoMap (db m62343) HM
200 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — New Jersey Patriots
In memory of those New Jersey Patriots who served on land and sea during the American Revolution, 1775 - 1783 And to Captain Daniel Neil who gave his life in the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777 while commanding the East . . . Map (db m5383) HM

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Jun. 15, 2024